Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 first test shots

[Fl_Gulfer]

You people aren't thinking... most of these shots are the shooter not the lens. Have the man give you a few classes, it may be cheaper than the LBA......

[lock2nl]

jsherman999 or anyone else with the Tamron, any change on some pictures and AF impressions in indoor situations ? Preferably moving targets like in sports ? I'm anxious to see the sharpness of it, the shutter speeds you are getting wide open.

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[obliviON]

Hi everyone,

With heavy heart I made decision to leave Pentax. I will be selling all of my gear in near future, and the first item to go is the best of the lot: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8. I've put it up on eBay: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for Pentax DSLR - MINT! - eBay Digital Camera Lenses, Lenses, Photographic Accessories, Cameras. (end time 15-Dec-08 11:04:49 AEDST)

I am shipping worldwide, local pickup (Perth, Australia) is OK, too.

I am advertising it here, as I do not want to break rules of the Marketplace. I put it on eBay instead thinking that there would be more potential buyers out there who would like it delivered before Christmas. If it does not sell there, I will put it up on the Marketplace.

I provide samples in the ad. I will take some pictures of the lens and upload them too at some stage.

Cheers,
Mladen Males

[PentaxRev]

I've been looking at this lens. When this lens was reviewed by DPReview, they mentioned a problem with focus. However, I've not read from any of the owners who have posted here anything about focusing problems.

While I know that the the great shots shown here are the results of more than just a great lens, they are also the results of fine photographers, however, the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 obviously captures great excellent quality images. A special thanks to each of you who have posted your phenominal images for the rest of us.

[heliphoto]

It's been a long time since I read that review, but a quick look shows me they did the test with a Canon mount lens, and I think those models used use a lens based focusing motor rather than a camera body based drive motor like this lens uses in the pantax mount - that may cause different results.

I can tell you that my copy focuses excellently on my K20D, or it did before I sent it in for warranty service with a stuck aperture... I hope it's just as good when it comes back!

[res3567]

Originally Posted by jsherman999

I'll be able to show examples from a K100D by this weekend, but no K10D, sorry.


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It should be pretty much the same

RIGHT?

[res3567]

Dude!

I just purchased a Vivitar MF 100-300 F/5 two weeks ago.

A 16-45 last week.

A Super Tak Macro F/4 last night.

I decided to give it a rest; I need to get my truck fixed.

D******t!

You really making it hard cause I was just thinking tody about that same lens to complete my fast autofocus lens collection.

AWESOME PICS!

Do they have therapists for LBA????

[jsherman999]

Originally Posted by res3567

Dude!

...

Do they have therapists for LBA????

Yes, but they charge $100/hour. After your 7th session, you start thinking about
how you could have bought the Tamron 70-200 for all this therapy and been happier.





(btw, I sold my copy to Daacon. Some days I miss the bokeh)

[res3567]

Originally Posted by jsherman999

Yes, but they charge $100/hour. After your 7th session, you start thinking about
how you could have bought the Tamron 70-200 for all this therapy and been happier.





(btw, I sold my copy to Daacon. Some days I miss the bokeh)

Ha! Show me that good stuff!

I am hoplessly addicted!

BTW why did you sell it?

[jsherman999]

Originally Posted by res3567

Ha! Show me that good stuff!

I am hoplessly addicted!

BTW why did you sell it?

I have the Sigma 100-300 f/4 in Nikon mount, and couldn't justify keeping both.
The Tamron is probably a bit sharper, and the K20D has better colors generally
than my D90, but the Sigma HSM focuses so very fast on the D90, and I need
it mostly for kid shots.

That doesn't mean that I wont end up with one again, I do miss it, especially
the sharpnes/bokeh at f/2.8 close-in. If I find a great deal on one in the future,
I may suffer a moment of weakness....

You can get a new Tamron in the US for $699 - $750 or so. One of the best
bang-for-buck deals in existence for Pentax, let me tell you.

[res3567]

Originally Posted by jsherman999

I have the Sigma 100-300 f/4 in Nikon mount, and couldn't justify keeping both.
The Tamron is probably a bit sharper, and the K20D has better colors generally
than my D90, but the Sigma HSM focuses so very fast on the D90, and I need
it mostly for kid shots.

That doesn't mean that I wont end up with one again, I do miss it, especially
the sharpnes/bokeh at f/2.8 close-in. If I find a great deal on one in the future,
I may suffer a moment of weakness....

You can get a new Tamron in the US for $699 - $750 or so. One of the best
bang-for-buck deals in existence for Pentax, let me tell you.

Thank you sir!

[gkopeliadis]

Originally Posted by Fl_Gulfer

You people aren't thinking... most of these shots are the shooter not the lens. Have the man give you a few classes, it may be cheaper than the LBA......

Ouch...

[dadipentak]

Originally Posted by LaRee

Now I can just keep telling myself, "I don't need a 70-200 lens. I don't need a 70-200 lens." I'll keep telling myself that over and over.

You should be ashamed to repeat such blatant lies!

[AlexanderMayorov]

[AlexanderMayorov]