The Tammy Club!

Penmacgal · 04-12-2010, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Sharon, for some strange reason. the shot you posted of the Tamron 200mm 3.5 lens only just came through for me--amazing. Anyway, looking at your shot, it is clear to me that the lens I posted a pic of in my 1st thread is clearly not the same Tamron 200mm 3.5. Sorry, my bad.

Good luck finding more information on the mystery lens. Is there anything in the 2nd thread I posted which helps?

Jewelltrail,

Thanks for posting the sites, I looked, but, no, no more info. And I afraid to say that two days ago, while shooting, I could not longer move the focus ring completely in either direction, something is holding it up. I had trouble getting it off my Pentak adapter and must have forced something when twisting, though I'm not very strong (bad hand and wrist joints). In fact I ended up using a lens back cap to get it off.

I figure it would cost more to repair than what I paid, so I'm bummed. It was fine when I got it so won't try to return it either. I really liked the lens. Maybe someday I'll think about a repair anyhow.

Thanks for all your help.

Shaorn

Jewelltrail · 04-14-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Penmacgal: And I afraid to say that two days ago, while shooting, I could not longer move the focus ring completely in either direction, something is holding it up. I had trouble getting it off my Pentak adapter and must have forced something when twisting, though I'm not very strong (bad hand and wrist joints). In fact I ended up using a lens back cap to get it off.

I figure it would cost more to repair than what I paid, so I'm bummed. It was fine when I got it so won't try to return it either. I really liked the lens. Maybe someday I'll think about a repair anyhow.

Ouch?! Sooooooo sorry to hear this.

Jewelltrail · 04-14-2010, 10:13 PM

Tamron 17-50 @ f8, 1.6 secs, ISO 100 32.5mm

fractal · 04-15-2010, 12:15 AM

Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today

Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it.

tokyoso · 04-15-2010, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by fractal

Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today

Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it.

nice find! did you buy it used from the forum?

Jewelltrail · 04-15-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Fractal:Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today

Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it.

LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm.

Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here.

Ivor K Ecks · 04-15-2010, 01:43 PM

Something different from my Tammy a couple of close focus shots. Unfortunately the photo of the dragonfly lost some of its sharpness when downsizing for the web.

Last edited by Ivor K Ecks; 06-04-2010 at 12:19 AM.

tokyoso · 04-15-2010, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm.

Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here.

LOL. funny...

Ira · 04-15-2010, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by fractal

Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today

Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it.

That arm shot is AWESOME, but it's a little dark on my monitor. (Focus is superb.)

Also, unless it was flopped, it looks like you broke your right arm (HOW!?), and unless you're a lefty and unless you had the cam on a tripod, that's pretty damn good for your non-dominant arm!

cardinal43 · 04-15-2010, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by tokyoso

nice find! did you buy it used from the forum?

Do you mean the lens, or the broken arm?

fractal · 04-16-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by tokyoso

nice find! did you buy it used from the forum?

I got a new copy from ebay at a reasonable price. I was bidding for one in my area but it ended up selling for $40 cheaper than a new one! Bugger that.

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm.

Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here.

Thanks for the welcome. The only other lens I have is a Super Takumar and that is a b**ch to focus with my dodgey arm.

Originally posted by Ira

That arm shot is AWESOME, but it's a little dark on my monitor. (Focus is superb.)

Also, unless it was flopped, it looks like you broke your right arm (HOW!?), and unless you're a lefty and unless you had the cam on a tripod, that's pretty damn good for your non-dominant arm!

Thanks Ira. Yeh, it's the right arm and i'm right handed. Bicycle incident that i'd rather not talk about

The worst thing is that the cast nearly goes all the way up to my shoulder so I can't even bend my elbow! This makes things very difficult. I have enough trouble getting my pants on let alone composing & taking a photo!

fractal · 04-16-2010, 08:39 PM

Anyway, I went to the cemetery yesterday & got one shot I was happy with.

jgredline · 04-16-2010, 09:05 PM

Carl, Sorry to hear about the arm. That stinks....If someone came out with a left handed camera, I believe they would sell well. I would buy one.

fractal · 04-16-2010, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Carl, Sorry to hear about the arm. That stinks....If someone came out with a left handed camera, I believe they would sell well. I would buy one.

Thanks Javier. Ahhh so you're a lefty..

jgredline · 04-16-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by fractal

Thanks Javier. Ahhh so you're a lefty..

Yep, but have learned to use my right hand as if it was my left.

04-14-2010, 10:13 PM	#678
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Tamron 17-50 @ f8, 1.6 secs, ISO 100 32.5mm Last edited by Jewelltrail; 12-18-2010 at 08:52 PM.

04-15-2010, 01:43 PM	#682
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Something different from my Tammy a couple of close focus shots. Unfortunately the photo of the dragonfly lost some of its sharpness when downsizing for the web. Last edited by Ivor K Ecks; 06-04-2010 at 12:19 AM.

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04-12-2010, 08:59 PM	#676
Penmacgal Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Sharon, for some strange reason. the shot you posted of the Tamron 200mm 3.5 lens only just came through for me--amazing. Anyway, looking at your shot, it is clear to me that the lens I posted a pic of in my 1st thread is clearly not the same Tamron 200mm 3.5. Sorry, my bad. Good luck finding more information on the mystery lens. Is there anything in the 2nd thread I posted which helps? Jewelltrail, Thanks for posting the sites, I looked, but, no, no more info. And I afraid to say that two days ago, while shooting, I could not longer move the focus ring completely in either direction, something is holding it up. I had trouble getting it off my Pentak adapter and must have forced something when twisting, though I'm not very strong (bad hand and wrist joints). In fact I ended up using a lens back cap to get it off. I figure it would cost more to repair than what I paid, so I'm bummed. It was fine when I got it so won't try to return it either. I really liked the lens. Maybe someday I'll think about a repair anyhow. Thanks for all your help. Shaorn

04-14-2010, 10:00 PM	#677
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Penmacgal: And I afraid to say that two days ago, while shooting, I could not longer move the focus ring completely in either direction, something is holding it up. I had trouble getting it off my Pentak adapter and must have forced something when twisting, though I'm not very strong (bad hand and wrist joints). In fact I ended up using a lens back cap to get it off. I figure it would cost more to repair than what I paid, so I'm bummed. It was fine when I got it so won't try to return it either. I really liked the lens. Maybe someday I'll think about a repair anyhow. Ouch?! Sooooooo sorry to hear this.

04-15-2010, 12:15 AM	#679
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it.

04-15-2010, 03:41 AM	#680
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by fractal Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it. nice find! did you buy it used from the forum?

04-15-2010, 07:27 AM	#681
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Fractal:Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it. LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm. Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here.

04-15-2010, 04:59 PM	#683
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by Jewelltrail LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm. Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here. LOL. funny...

04-15-2010, 05:04 PM	#684
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by fractal Hi guys, I just got my 17-50 in the mail today Unfortunately i've got a broken arm so I haven't had much of a play with it. That arm shot is AWESOME, but it's a little dark on my monitor. (Focus is superb.) Also, unless it was flopped, it looks like you broke your right arm (HOW!?), and unless you're a lefty and unless you had the cam on a tripod, that's pretty damn good for your non-dominant arm!

04-15-2010, 05:25 PM	#685
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by tokyoso nice find! did you buy it used from the forum? Do you mean the lens, or the broken arm?

04-16-2010, 08:36 PM	#686
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Originally posted by tokyoso nice find! did you buy it used from the forum? I got a new copy from ebay at a reasonable price. I was bidding for one in my area but it ended up selling for $40 cheaper than a new one! Bugger that. Originally posted by Jewelltrail LBA Encyclopedia: II.23.a "When convalescing with a broken arm, ALWAYS only order AF lenses to try out @ home." Good job Fractal, adhering to the LBAers code of conduct, even with the broken arm. Nice pick up and welcome aboard! Looking forward to your posts here. Thanks for the welcome. The only other lens I have is a Super Takumar and that is a b**ch to focus with my dodgey arm. Originally posted by Ira That arm shot is AWESOME, but it's a little dark on my monitor. (Focus is superb.) Also, unless it was flopped, it looks like you broke your right arm (HOW!?), and unless you're a lefty and unless you had the cam on a tripod, that's pretty damn good for your non-dominant arm! Thanks Ira. Yeh, it's the right arm and i'm right handed. Bicycle incident that i'd rather not talk about The worst thing is that the cast nearly goes all the way up to my shoulder so I can't even bend my elbow! This makes things very difficult. I have enough trouble getting my pants on let alone composing & taking a photo!

04-16-2010, 08:39 PM	#687
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Anyway, I went to the cemetery yesterday & got one shot I was happy with.

04-16-2010, 09:05 PM	#688
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Carl, Sorry to hear about the arm. That stinks....If someone came out with a left handed camera, I believe they would sell well. I would buy one.

04-16-2010, 10:24 PM	#689
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Originally posted by jgredline Carl, Sorry to hear about the arm. That stinks....If someone came out with a left handed camera, I believe they would sell well. I would buy one. Thanks Javier. Ahhh so you're a lefty..

04-16-2010, 10:28 PM	#690
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by fractal Thanks Javier. Ahhh so you're a lefty.. Yep, but have learned to use my right hand as if it was my left.