[gnaztee]

So, based on the recommendations of several on this board, I chose the Tamron 28-75 for my Xmas gift from my wife. So far, I think it's outstanding. Then, in a surprise move, my mother found a DA 16-45 on *bay for under $300, so I got that as a gift too!

Got the Tamron early, so here are a couple of shots (haven't had a chance yet to use the DA):









Comments and suggestions appreciated!

Todd

[Eaglerapids]

Congrats, a very nice Christmas indeed:-).
My oldest kid is now stationed at Davis-Motham and he's been out riding his motorcycle, meanwhile we got dumped on with snow up here overnight. I won't be seeing any weather like yours for awhile.

[Syb]

Nice shots, especially no 4. I am not a fervent horse lover, but this portrait really shows some friendly expression. Plus the brown hair (?) on a ~~black and white ~~ head is something special. Merry Xmas!

[roentarre]

Wow, that is a bargain for such a winner lens! A great gift!

[Flaco]

What a wonderful gift. I have got to get this lens.

[borno]

Hey todd,
I think the shot of the horses is really good I got the tamron too - I think I'm really going to like it

[superfuzzy]

Nice photos! In the first two pics (top) are the corners a bit soft - especially upper left? Center sharpness is very good. With the limited resolution I can't be certain.

[gnaztee]

Congrats, a very nice Christmas indeed:-).
My oldest kid is now stationed at Davis-Motham and he's been out riding his motorcycle, meanwhile we got dumped on with snow up here overnight. I won't be seeing any weather like yours for awhile.

No worries, I'm originally from SW Washington, so sometimes the sunshine gets old!

[gnaztee]

Nice shots, especially no 4. I am not a fervent horse lover, but this portrait really shows some friendly expression. Plus the brown hair (?) on a ~~black and white ~~ head is something special. Merry Xmas!

Thanks! My wife is a fervent horse lover, and she's training a mule for Dutch dressage. She's from Roosendaal, and we're actually coming to visit on Friday! Since I'm down around the stables a bit, thought I'd take my K10!

Todd

[gnaztee]

Wow, that is a bargain for such a winner lens! A great gift!

I really wanted the 16-50, but just too much. It sounds like the 16-45 IQ is comparable, so I think I'll be happy with it. Hopefully pick up a couple of primes in the future, like the DA 21 and the DA 40, maybe even the Da 14, so I have a more "weatherproof" kit when needed.

Todd

[gnaztee]

Hey todd,
I think the shot of the horses is really good I got the tamron too - I think I'm really going to like it

I liked it too. Put it on PPG, but no luck. Oh well! I'm really digging the lens so far. Had read that the build quality was so-so, but it feels really solid to me.

Todd

[gnaztee]

Nice photos! In the first two pics (top) are the corners a bit soft - especially upper left? Center sharpness is very good. With the limited resolution I can't be certain.

The first pic is pretty sharp frame-wide. The second is soft (or rather out of focus) across the top 1/4 of the picture). I think just a DOF result (but I'm still pretty new at this). Thanks for the compliment!

Todd