My first outing with the Tamron adaptall-2 300mm/f2.8 +/- 1.7 AFA.

pcarfan · 04:22 PM

I've had this lens for a few weeks and other than testing at home, never had the chance to shoot with it. I had some time today and was able to spent less than 2 hrs. at the Cincinnati zoo.

I was also able to get the 112mm Tamron Normal filter (at least one review says it actually increases sharpness wide open) , so these were all taken with it in place.

Thank you.

Jimbo · 03-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Really like #2 and 3.. Well done and that looks like a great combination. JIM

J.Scott · 03-21-2009, 04:35 PM

Wow! They are sharp as a tack! Great shots; I'd say the lens is a keeper.

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Really like #2 and 3.. Well done and that looks like a great combination. JIM

Thank you very much. It is so great to get these different perspectives, as my very favorite by far is the first one. I just like the look of that monkey, the contrsat, the light etc. May be because that is the only image that my sigma 100-300 F4 cannot replicate.

But, it is always great to hear what another pair of eyes sees, I appreciate your comments.

JMR · 03-21-2009, 04:38 PM

I like all but the 4th image; but they are all pretty good and the first is just outstanding: The baboon, his look, the tree branches, are all at an oblique angle and really reinforce the power of the baboon's gaze.

JMR

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Wow! They are sharp as a tack! Great shots; I'd say the lens is a keeper.

Thank you very much.

I also have the sigma 100-300 which is as sharp as it gets...so, I am torn...one has to go though,..... eventually.

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by JMR

I like all but the 4th image; but they are all pretty good and the first is just outstanding: The baboon, his look, the tree branches, are all at an oblique angle and really reinforce the power of the baboon's gaze.

JMR

Thanks....I like images where it looks like the viewer is looking along the gaze of the subject, so thought I'd put it there...I really appreciate your comments. Thanks.

**Scottnorwo** · 03-21-2009, 05:13 PM

What a great series. Hard to pick a favorite. Such sharp images.

roentarre · 03-21-2009, 05:32 PM

Very nice images in deed.

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

What a great series. Hard to pick a favorite. Such sharp images.

Thanks...

I had to add this image as well...

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Very nice images in deed.

Thank you.

blotzphoto · 03-21-2009, 05:55 PM

I'm a regular at the Cincinnati Zoo, where were you standing to get the flamingos with a 300mm lens?

pcarfan · 03-21-2009, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by blotzphoto

I'm a regular at the Cincinnati Zoo, where were you standing to get the flamingos with a 300mm lens?

Well, right by them, and shot the birds that were far

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03-21-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Really like #2 and 3.. Well done and that looks like a great combination. JIM

03-21-2009, 04:35 PM	#3
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Wow! They are sharp as a tack! Great shots; I'd say the lens is a keeper.

03-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Really like #2 and 3.. Well done and that looks like a great combination. JIM Thank you very much. It is so great to get these different perspectives, as my very favorite by far is the first one. I just like the look of that monkey, the contrsat, the light etc. May be because that is the only image that my sigma 100-300 F4 cannot replicate. But, it is always great to hear what another pair of eyes sees, I appreciate your comments.

03-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	I like all but the 4th image; but they are all pretty good and the first is just outstanding: The baboon, his look, the tree branches, are all at an oblique angle and really reinforce the power of the baboon's gaze. JMR

03-21-2009, 04:41 PM	#6
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by J.Scott Wow! They are sharp as a tack! Great shots; I'd say the lens is a keeper. Thank you very much. I also have the sigma 100-300 which is as sharp as it gets...so, I am torn...one has to go though,..... eventually.

03-21-2009, 04:44 PM	#7
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR I like all but the 4th image; but they are all pretty good and the first is just outstanding: The baboon, his look, the tree branches, are all at an oblique angle and really reinforce the power of the baboon's gaze. JMR Thanks....I like images where it looks like the viewer is looking along the gaze of the subject, so thought I'd put it there...I really appreciate your comments. Thanks.

03-21-2009, 05:13 PM	#8
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	What a great series. Hard to pick a favorite. Such sharp images.

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pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scottnorwo What a great series. Hard to pick a favorite. Such sharp images. Thanks... I had to add this image as well...

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pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre Very nice images in deed. Thank you.

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blotzphoto Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56	I'm a regular at the Cincinnati Zoo, where were you standing to get the flamingos with a 300mm lens?

03-21-2009, 05:58 PM	#13
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by blotzphoto I'm a regular at the Cincinnati Zoo, where were you standing to get the flamingos with a 300mm lens? Well, right by them, and shot the birds that were far