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DennisH · 11-15-2009, 05:04 PM

Is the above lens suitable as a mid-tele lens? I'm trying to decide between the DA 70 ltd. and the Tammy. I don't currently shoot a lot of portrait or macro, but I wouldn't mind having the capability.

OTOH, I have the DA 40 and love it.

I would have to get a used DA70, and it would still be more expensive than a new Tammy ($379 w/Bing and rebate from Abe's of Maine).

Class A · 11-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by DennisH

Is the above lens suitable as a mid-tele lens?

Sure, it roughly corresponds to the common 135mm length for the 35mm format.

It is on the long side for portraits, though.

I'll get a Sigma 70/2.8 EX which, IMO, better doubles as a (extremely sharp) macro and portrait lens.

stevebrot · 11-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Yes, it is suitable for non-macro use and many members on this forum use it as a longish portrait lens. Be aware that the Tammy is substantially larger and heavier than the DA 70.

Steve

deadwolfbones · 11-16-2009, 10:18 AM

It's still pretty light, though. It's just that the DA70 is ridiculously tiny.

ryan s · 11-16-2009, 10:21 AM

I love the Tamron for portraits.

Although I have no experience with the other 2 lenses, I will say the Tamron is sharp from wide open through all apertures. I don't think you will get the "snap" in focus with the others, though

11-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#1
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Tamron 90mm Macro Is the above lens suitable as a mid-tele lens? I'm trying to decide between the DA 70 ltd. and the Tammy. I don't currently shoot a lot of portrait or macro, but I wouldn't mind having the capability. OTOH, I have the DA 40 and love it. I would have to get a used DA70, and it would still be more expensive than a new Tammy ($379 w/Bing and rebate from Abe's of Maine).

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11-15-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by DennisH Is the above lens suitable as a mid-tele lens? Sure, it roughly corresponds to the common 135mm length for the 35mm format. It is on the long side for portraits, though. I'll get a Sigma 70/2.8 EX which, IMO, better doubles as a (extremely sharp) macro and portrait lens.

11-16-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Yes, it is suitable for non-macro use and many members on this forum use it as a longish portrait lens. Be aware that the Tammy is substantially larger and heavier than the DA 70. Steve

11-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	It's still pretty light, though. It's just that the DA70 is ridiculously tiny.

11-16-2009, 10:21 AM	#5
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	I love the Tamron for portraits. Although I have no experience with the other 2 lenses, I will say the Tamron is sharp from wide open through all apertures. I don't think you will get the "snap" in focus with the others, though

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