anyone using this tamron ? (1 Viewer)

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deansmith

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• Feb 13, 2009

• #1

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1013819

thinking of getting this lens to try out on my partners sony alpha 200

wondering if anyones got any exp. or even some pictures taken with it ?

at the 200 - 300 mm end is where it matters really but interested in seeing the macro results with this budget lens


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twolf

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #2

I have used this lens last year for close-up photography only. Quite good optical quality and quite bad mechanical quality.
Lots of plastic, loose focus ring, poor AF speed. Given its low price however this little lens does very well.

I've recently replaced it with the Sigma 70-300 APO Macro.
I find it virtually identical to the Tamron when used in macro mode, but a bit better on normal ranges.
The AF is faster, focus ring is more adequate and the overall build quality seems a bit more solid (meaning no as wobbling).

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deansmith

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• Feb 16, 2009

• #3

i tried the sigma and i like it but wasnt sure about the af focus speed being good enough as i could onyl take a few shots inside the camera shop

how do you find the sigma id use it mainly at the 300mm end

 

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twolf

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• Feb 17, 2009

• #4

how do you find the sigma id use it mainly at the 300mm end

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Wide open it's very poor. Closed down a stop or two, I'd say this:
good in macro mode,
usable at short distances,
soft at anything beyond 3-4m.
I'd never use it for birds unless they're very tame, very close and have lots of light.

 

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deansmith

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• Feb 19, 2009

• #5

spent a bit more and got a canon 70-300 is usm

thanks everyone for there input

 

Telecorder

Telecorder

• Feb 23, 2009

• #6

non-DI version

Have the previous, non-DI version that I use for Macros.

As others have commented, better systems out there for the 70-300 range such as the Nikkor 70-300 VRII - not sure for the Sony mounts. The Sigma 70-300 APO Macro is reputed to be fairly good on Nikon mounts.

 

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