Tamron 70-200 f/2.8

Clem Nichols · 01-18-2008, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

although I don't knock tamron lenses I like them and have several, I am really glad (or perhaps lucky) that I made the decision to get the sigma APO 70-200EX 4 years ago.

Lowell:

I am confused (not a unique condition in my case, unfortunately). When I go to the Sigma web site I cannot find a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for a Pentax mount. Is this something they built for a while, and then discontinued?

CN

Tyler · 01-18-2008, 01:51 PM

Yeah, they are no longer made for the pentax mount. I was lucky to snag a DG one on ebay a while back.

txbonds · 01-18-2008, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

OK, I just got off the phone with Adorama and he said that they don't do bulk buys or have any program like that at the moment but if we were able to do a purchase of say 10 or more lenses they may be willing to cut $10 off per lens and that may increase if the quantity rises. In either case they could not give a hard number until the product arrives and the buyer gets contacted to see what he/she is willing to give up on the purchase.

Whoo hooo............. Spend $7,000 with Adorama and they will knock off $100. Not even worth the hassle of trying to orchestrate the payment process and the shipping process, because I bet they will want a single payment source and a single shipping source, but who knows.

Definately not the most forum friendly group buy offer they could make.

Mr Hyde · 01-18-2008, 04:07 PM

I received my reply from Tamron today and it is similar to what was already posted. Here is what they said:

Pat Simonetti [simonetti@tamron.com]; on behalf of; Custserv [Custserv@tamron.com]
"Yes we realize that dealers are advertising and some of them are taking orders, however, we do not have a definite release date yet."

Well there you have it. No release date yet, or they're keeping a tight lid on it.

superfuzzy · 03-13-2008, 02:12 PM

Did anyone pick up a Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8? $699 on Amazon - VERY tempting!

Buddha Jones · 03-13-2008, 02:42 PM

I want it but I am not sure it really is available yet.

kenyee · 03-13-2008, 03:47 PM

Tamron releases lenses in this mount order: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax.
Canon's release was pushed back from March 7th to next month, so I'm just hoping the Pentax one is released before summer is over :-P

Stratman · 03-13-2008, 04:43 PM

Wonder why they would release the Sony version first?.. I am sure there are more Pentaxians than Sonyites

ankit · 03-13-2008, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

Wonder why they would release the Sony version first?.. I am sure there are more Pentaxians than Sonyites

Might be because Sony owns a sizable chunk of Tamron ~10-20%.

Stratman · 03-13-2008, 05:12 PM

Ahhhhh ...just another reason to dislike Sony even more !! haha

selar · 03-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Is this lens Internal Zooming, doesn't say on Tamron website. I am considering Sigma 70-200 2.8 as well, but the Sigma is only HSM, so won't AF on older bodies such as K100D.

superfuzzy · 03-13-2008, 09:04 PM

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax
The Amazon ship date is 2-4 weeks, $699, List Price: $1,245.95 :
Amazon.com: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

I need this lens!!!

Buddha Jones · 03-13-2008, 09:15 PM

2-4 weeks will quickly become 2-4 months.

rover · 03-14-2008, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by superfuzzy

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax
The Amazon ship date is 2-4 weeks, $699, List Price: $1,245.95 :
Amazon.com: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

I need this lens!!!

It has read the same thing since listed a couple months ago.

(month and a half I guess)

superfuzzy · 03-14-2008, 02:25 PM

Does Amazon charge your card immediately when you place the order for backordered items?

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01-18-2008, 01:47 PM	#61
Clem Nichols Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Munfordville, Ky. Photos: Gallery Posts: 370	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge although I don't knock tamron lenses I like them and have several, I am really glad (or perhaps lucky) that I made the decision to get the sigma APO 70-200EX 4 years ago. Lowell: I am confused (not a unique condition in my case, unfortunately). When I go to the Sigma web site I cannot find a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for a Pentax mount. Is this something they built for a while, and then discontinued? CN

01-18-2008, 01:51 PM	#62
Tyler Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 3rd rock from the sun Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	Yeah, they are no longer made for the pentax mount. I was lucky to snag a DG one on ebay a while back.

01-18-2008, 02:33 PM	#63
txbonds Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 195	Originally posted by Buddha Jones OK, I just got off the phone with Adorama and he said that they don't do bulk buys or have any program like that at the moment but if we were able to do a purchase of say 10 or more lenses they may be willing to cut $10 off per lens and that may increase if the quantity rises. In either case they could not give a hard number until the product arrives and the buyer gets contacted to see what he/she is willing to give up on the purchase. Whoo hooo............. Spend $7,000 with Adorama and they will knock off $100. Not even worth the hassle of trying to orchestrate the payment process and the shipping process, because I bet they will want a single payment source and a single shipping source, but who knows. Definately not the most forum friendly group buy offer they could make.

01-18-2008, 04:07 PM	#64
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760	I received my reply from Tamron today and it is similar to what was already posted. Here is what they said: Pat Simonetti [simonetti@tamron.com]; on behalf of; Custserv [Custserv@tamron.com] "Yes we realize that dealers are advertising and some of them are taking orders, however, we do not have a definite release date yet." Well there you have it. No release date yet, or they're keeping a tight lid on it.

03-13-2008, 02:12 PM	#65
superfuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ, USA (close to NYC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 278	Did anyone pick up a Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8? $699 on Amazon - VERY tempting!

03-13-2008, 02:42 PM	#66
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I want it but I am not sure it really is available yet.

03-13-2008, 03:47 PM	#67
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Tamron releases lenses in this mount order: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax. Canon's release was pushed back from March 7th to next month, so I'm just hoping the Pentax one is released before summer is over :-P

03-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#68
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Wonder why they would release the Sony version first?.. I am sure there are more Pentaxians than Sonyites

03-13-2008, 05:09 PM	#69
ankit Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 140	Originally posted by Stratman Wonder why they would release the Sony version first?.. I am sure there are more Pentaxians than Sonyites Might be because Sony owns a sizable chunk of Tamron ~10-20%.

03-13-2008, 05:12 PM	#70
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Ahhhhh ...just another reason to dislike Sony even more !! haha

03-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#71
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Is this lens Internal Zooming, doesn't say on Tamron website. I am considering Sigma 70-200 2.8 as well, but the Sigma is only HSM, so won't AF on older bodies such as K100D.

03-13-2008, 09:04 PM	#72
superfuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ, USA (close to NYC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 278	Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax The Amazon ship date is 2-4 weeks, $699, List Price: $1,245.95 : Amazon.com: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo I need this lens!!!

03-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#73
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	2-4 weeks will quickly become 2-4 months.

03-14-2008, 02:08 PM	#74
rover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 149	Originally posted by superfuzzy Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax The Amazon ship date is 2-4 weeks, $699, List Price: $1,245.95 : Amazon.com: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP AF Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras: Camera & Photo I need this lens!!! It has read the same thing since listed a couple months ago. (month and a half I guess)

03-14-2008, 02:25 PM	#75
superfuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ, USA (close to NYC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 278	Does Amazon charge your card immediately when you place the order for backordered items?