Tamron 300 MM AF 60EP (Pentax Mount)

**GerryM55** · 12-17-2014, 06:06 PM

The Tamron 60EP now joins the 300 MM models 107B and 60B that we've used extensively since 2008.
I was not sure that this AF lens existed until we saw it available a week ago on Ebay (Seoul), we checked reviews and bought the same day. It appears to be a superb AF lens in the initial testing done.
The condition of glass and lens body is excellent and actually appears rarely used. We'll post images from an indoor track meet early next month were f:/2.8 300 MM is needed.

Gerry:

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**.a.t.** · 12-17-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by GerryM55

. . .
We'll post images from an indoor track meet early next month were f:/2.8 300 MM is needed.

Gerry:

Nice lens!
I'm looking forward to seeing some 35lb tossers!

vonBaloney · 12-17-2014, 08:50 PM

Wow, never heard of it. Probably never available in the US market?

**GerryM55** · 01-15-2015, 07:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by .a.t.

Nice lens!
I'm looking forward to seeing some 35lb tossers!

Tamron 300 MM AF 60EP (Pentax Mount). Sample pictures taken January 15, 2015.
- Gerry.

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**.a.t.** · 01-16-2015, 10:10 AM

Bravo, Gerry! That's a really nice selection of shots.

Thanks for sharing them!

andysommer · 01-31-2015, 02:14 PM

Hi Gerry! Excellent pictures. How was AF behaving? Could you also compare IQ to your experiences with the 107B and the 60B models? Thank you. Andy

**GerryM55** · 02-01-2015, 05:31 PM

Andy - We found the 60B has higher IQ over the 107B. The 60EP IQ has higher than the 60B by a good margin this we saw as we shot similar subjects with both lens this weekend. One variable was the 60EP was mounted on our new K-3 body and so that could be a factor. We are still evaluating. The 60EP AF is now spot on after AF fine adjustment in body. The copy we have showed strong back-focusing that was fully corrected by the K-3.in settings.
- Gerry

**GerryM55** · 02-04-2015, 07:48 PM - **1 Like**

In these four images a Tamron 60EP was paired with a K-3 we had recently purchased.

**.a.t.** · 02-04-2015, 11:44 PM

More excellent shots, Gerry!

You really captured the combination of power and nimbleness these athletes possess.

kestrel · 03-27-2016, 06:00 AM

I have the same lens but Nikon mount.
Changed its mount to a Pentax-K (the lens became manual) but with possibility to return all back. Use it in manual mode on Sony A7 or in autofocus mode through Pentax 1.7 AF adapter with my Pentax K3.

A few days ago i decided to made a mount plate (arca swiss type) for this lens.
In future will paint it into black.

kestrel · 04-28-2016, 01:55 AM

A short test of this lens.
With native protection filter Tamron Normal
With cheap CPL filter
Without filter
Without filter with Pentax AF x1.7 adapter.

Please open image in new window and see with 100% magnification.

12-17-2014, 06:06 PM	#1
GerryM55 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 8	Tamron 300 MM AF 60EP (Pentax Mount) The Tamron 60EP now joins the 300 MM models 107B and 60B that we've used extensively since 2008. I was not sure that this AF lens existed until we saw it available a week ago on Ebay (Seoul), we checked reviews and bought the same day. It appears to be a superb AF lens in the initial testing done. The condition of glass and lens body is excellent and actually appears rarely used. We'll post images from an indoor track meet early next month were f:/2.8 300 MM is needed. Gerry: Attached Images

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12-17-2014, 08:48 PM	#2
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by GerryM55 . . . We'll post images from an indoor track meet early next month were f:/2.8 300 MM is needed. Gerry: Nice lens! I'm looking forward to seeing some 35lb tossers!

12-17-2014, 08:50 PM	#3
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Wow, never heard of it. Probably never available in the US market?

01-16-2015, 10:10 AM	#5
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Bravo, Gerry! That's a really nice selection of shots. Thanks for sharing them!

01-31-2015, 02:14 PM	#6
andysommer New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Zurich area Posts: 5	Hi Gerry! Excellent pictures. How was AF behaving? Could you also compare IQ to your experiences with the 107B and the 60B models? Thank you. Andy

02-01-2015, 05:31 PM	#7
GerryM55 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 8 Original Poster	Andy - We found the 60B has higher IQ over the 107B. The 60EP IQ has higher than the 60B by a good margin this we saw as we shot similar subjects with both lens this weekend. One variable was the 60EP was mounted on our new K-3 body and so that could be a factor. We are still evaluating. The 60EP AF is now spot on after AF fine adjustment in body. The copy we have showed strong back-focusing that was fully corrected by the K-3.in settings. - Gerry

02-04-2015, 11:44 PM	#9
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	More excellent shots, Gerry! You really captured the combination of power and nimbleness these athletes possess.

03-27-2016, 06:00 AM	#10
kestrel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chisinau (Moldova) Photos: Albums Posts: 27	I have the same lens but Nikon mount. Changed its mount to a Pentax-K (the lens became manual) but with possibility to return all back. Use it in manual mode on Sony A7 or in autofocus mode through Pentax 1.7 AF adapter with my Pentax K3. A few days ago i decided to made a mount plate (arca swiss type) for this lens. In future will paint it into black.

04-28-2016, 01:55 AM	#11
kestrel Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chisinau (Moldova) Photos: Albums Posts: 27	A short test of this lens. With native protection filter Tamron Normal With cheap CPL filter Without filter Without filter with Pentax AF x1.7 adapter. Please open image in new window and see with 100% magnification.