The Tammy Club!

Jonathan Mac · 08-10-2016, 02:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Tamron 17-50 in Bergen.

IMGP1626a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

ChristianRock · 08-11-2016, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

A few more with the 17-50/2.8. People don't seem to be shooting with their Tamrons much these days.....

IMGP2271a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP2263a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP2010a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

I admit I haven't been using my Tammy 70-300 much lately (kids haven't been doing sports, and my 16-45 replaced it for close focus). But your pictures are making me want a Tammy 17-50

I've had my eye out for one but ended up getting the 16-45 instead... now I'm wondering if I should have gone for the 17-50, it seems like it's a slightly better lens - and faster. What keeps me happy with the 16-45 is the colors are so pleasing and its closeup ability is very very useful...

**pepperberry farm** · 08-11-2016, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

A few more with the 17-50/2.8. People don't seem to be shooting with their Tamrons much these days.....

I've got another Tamron arriving later in the week!

Top banana · 08-11-2016, 12:17 PM - **5 Likes**

here are some more Tamron & K3 combo photo's - this time with the 70-200 f2.8 which is one of my most used lenses on the K3 and always delivers great images...I hope you like this selection showing the capabilities of this lens.

plenty more shots using the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 on my Flickr pages....

Jonathan Mac · 08-12-2016, 01:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I admit I haven't been using my Tammy 70-300 much lately (kids haven't been doing sports, and my 16-45 replaced it for close focus). But your pictures are making me want a Tammy 17-50

I've had my eye out for one but ended up getting the 16-45 instead... now I'm wondering if I should have gone for the 17-50, it seems like it's a slightly better lens - and faster. What keeps me happy with the 16-45 is the colors are so pleasing and its closeup ability is very very useful...

The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds....

According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification.

The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus:

Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**ivanvernon** · 08-12-2016, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds....

According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification.

The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus:

Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

I have had the Tamron 17-50 for several years, but have generally used it for evening parties and gatherings where it sometimes has trouble with auto focussing. However, I am impressed with lots of work I have seen posted with it recently, so am resolved to give it better try.

ChristianRock · 08-12-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds....

According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification.

The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus:

Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Hmmm the magnification numbers are .26x for the 16-45 and .22x (1:4.5) for the Tamron. I think the MFD doesn't tell the story because it seems to be variable for the Tamron (meaning the MFD is longer at longer FLs). I think the 16-45 is the opposite, for longer FLs the MFD is shorter (result of the funky zoom design). With the 16-45, at 45mm (which is with the barrel not extended - so at its shortest length) I can put a subject at about 1 inch of the front element. It seems that the magnification is more than what the numbers say... (I know the MFD is from the sensor, not the front element, but still!)
Also, the 16-45mm at MFD at 45mm is one of the sharpest lenses I own.

Still, I have LBA for the Tamron, can't help it I guess

**MrMotivations** · 08-13-2016, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

I like it. I felt It mated well in good light with the old K100d. (Photo processed AC/DC.)

"The only things I know are what I like, and what I do not."

**pepperberry farm** · 08-14-2016, 02:45 PM - **1 Like**

Top banana · 08-14-2016, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Some lovely colour in those shots - looks like the older adaptall 90mm macro performs well

**pepperberry farm** · 08-14-2016, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Top banana

Some lovely colour in those shots - looks like the older adaptall 90mm macro performs well

thank you - it's rapidly become my favorite lens....

**csa** · 08-14-2016, 08:10 PM - **2 Likes**

The moon tonight with K3, Tamron 500 F8 mirror. Handheld.

Jonathan Mac · 08-14-2016, 10:53 PM - **1 Like**

Sognefjord, Norway, with the 17-50mm

IMGP1206a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP1207a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**pepperberry farm** · 08-16-2016, 03:17 AM

Jonathan Mac · 08-17-2016, 12:29 AM - **1 Like**

K3 and Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

IMGP1483a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

IMGP1434a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-14-2016, 02:45 PM - 1 Like	#2529
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	K-3 with Tamron Adaptall 2 72B - 90mm f2.8

08-16-2016, 03:17 AM	#2534
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	K-3 with Tamron Adaptall-2 02B 28mm f2.5

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08-10-2016, 02:05 AM - 2 Likes	#2521
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	Tamron 17-50 in Bergen. IMGP1626a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-11-2016, 10:23 AM	#2522
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac A few more with the 17-50/2.8. People don't seem to be shooting with their Tamrons much these days..... IMGP2271a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP2263a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP2010a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr I admit I haven't been using my Tammy 70-300 much lately (kids haven't been doing sports, and my 16-45 replaced it for close focus). But your pictures are making me want a Tammy 17-50 I've had my eye out for one but ended up getting the 16-45 instead... now I'm wondering if I should have gone for the 17-50, it seems like it's a slightly better lens - and faster. What keeps me happy with the 16-45 is the colors are so pleasing and its closeup ability is very very useful...

08-11-2016, 10:47 AM	#2523
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac A few more with the 17-50/2.8. People don't seem to be shooting with their Tamrons much these days..... I've got another Tamron arriving later in the week!

08-11-2016, 12:17 PM - 5 Likes	#2524
Top banana Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 339	here are some more Tamron & K3 combo photo's - this time with the 70-200 f2.8 which is one of my most used lenses on the K3 and always delivers great images...I hope you like this selection showing the capabilities of this lens. plenty more shots using the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 on my Flickr pages....

08-12-2016, 01:01 AM - 1 Like	#2525
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	Originally posted by ChristianRock I admit I haven't been using my Tammy 70-300 much lately (kids haven't been doing sports, and my 16-45 replaced it for close focus). But your pictures are making me want a Tammy 17-50 I've had my eye out for one but ended up getting the 16-45 instead... now I'm wondering if I should have gone for the 17-50, it seems like it's a slightly better lens - and faster. What keeps me happy with the 16-45 is the colors are so pleasing and its closeup ability is very very useful... The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds.... According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification. The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus: Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-12-2016, 03:31 AM	#2526
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds.... According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification. The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus: Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr I have had the Tamron 17-50 for several years, but have generally used it for evening parties and gatherings where it sometimes has trouble with auto focussing. However, I am impressed with lots of work I have seen posted with it recently, so am resolved to give it better try.

08-12-2016, 11:34 AM	#2527
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac The Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a great lens - sometimes it makes me wonder why I have all of the DA limiteds.... According to the data here in the forums, the Tamron focuses one centimetre closer than the 16-45, and with the extra 5mm on the telephoto end it should get slight but noticeable higher magnification. The leaf photo I posted recently was very, very close to minimum focus: Oslo by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Hmmm the magnification numbers are .26x for the 16-45 and .22x (1:4.5) for the Tamron. I think the MFD doesn't tell the story because it seems to be variable for the Tamron (meaning the MFD is longer at longer FLs). I think the 16-45 is the opposite, for longer FLs the MFD is shorter (result of the funky zoom design). With the 16-45, at 45mm (which is with the barrel not extended - so at its shortest length) I can put a subject at about 1 inch of the front element. It seems that the magnification is more than what the numbers say... (I know the MFD is from the sensor, not the front element, but still!) Also, the 16-45mm at MFD at 45mm is one of the sharpest lenses I own. Still, I have LBA for the Tamron, can't help it I guess

08-14-2016, 02:49 PM	#2530
Top banana Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 339	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Some lovely colour in those shots - looks like the older adaptall 90mm macro performs well

08-14-2016, 02:51 PM	#2531
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765	Originally posted by Top banana Some lovely colour in those shots - looks like the older adaptall 90mm macro performs well thank you - it's rapidly become my favorite lens....

08-14-2016, 10:53 PM - 1 Like	#2533
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	Sognefjord, Norway, with the 17-50mm IMGP1206a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP1207a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

08-17-2016, 12:29 AM - 1 Like	#2535
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,910	K3 and Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 IMGP1483a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr IMGP1434a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr