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jsherman999 · 07-13-2008, 03:17 PM

300mm

Amore @ 300mm (these folks were a long ways off!)

Cropped:

300mm

stevebrot · 07-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by k100d

Dragonboat "Action", Tamron 28-200 XR IF

My daughter has this lens on her K10D and loves it. She won't even lend it to her old man...not even for a few hours!

Steve

Venturi · 07-13-2008, 10:40 PM

Some beautiful shots posted so far. Here is my humble offering, mostly shot in the back yard - I don't get "out" much right now since I work from the house and our son isn't quite ready to go off on photo romps with dear old dad yet.

From my AF75-300 LD which is for sale. I wish I could justify keeping this one but I so rarely ever use it.

1.5x TC attached. Cropped for composition

And from my SP Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro. The term "cold dead hands" comes to mind regarding parting with this lens...

cropped for composition

The thing I like so much about Tamron lenses, aside from image quality, is the how they feel in my hands. They feel substantial, if you will, like I'm holding "a piece of equipment". The focus/zoom/aperture rings are comfortable and move fluidly. They just feel "right". Ya know?

Mechan1k · 07-13-2008, 11:20 PM

My only Tamron lens is the 90mm SP Macro f/2.8 ... and agree with "cold dead hands".

ryan s · 07-14-2008, 11:57 AM

Sign me up but for the caveat...I will never own a plastic Tamron again, ever.

SP 90/2.5 macro...a lens that is never leaving my reach:
Naturally taken wide open, with my old Canon

Mike.P® · 07-14-2008, 12:59 PM

Tamron SP 24-135mm AF

Tamron Adaptall 2 PKA mount 90mm F2/8 MF

Tamron 28-300mm XR Di

gawan · 07-14-2008, 02:30 PM

Tamron 18-250

Nesster · 07-14-2008, 03:06 PM

Taking this in a slightly different direction, all with the 90/2.5 adaptall:

Nesster · 07-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Not to leave a couple of others out
SP 35-80 2.8-3.8 CF:

80-210 mod 103A

stevebrot · 07-14-2008, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Tamron 18-250

I really like the one with the two gulls! Good work!

Steve

stevebrot · 07-14-2008, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Taking this in a slightly different direction, all with the 90/2.5 adaptall:

A great set taken with a great lens. It is refreshing to see the 90/2.5 used for something besides macros and portraits! (Although I have to tell you that the white iris picture is pretty striking!)

Steve

zeek10d · 07-14-2008, 08:42 PM

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8

Jewelltrail · 07-14-2008, 09:48 PM

Here is the Tamron 17-50mm

f2.8 @ 1/100th, ISO 100, 42.5mm

stevebrot · 07-14-2008, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by zeek10d

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Here is the Tamron 17-50mm

f2.8 @ 1/100th, ISO 100, 42.5mm

I was wondering if this thread would draw out the owners of the 17-50/2.8. Great images from both of you. I have been SOOOO tempted to buy this lens to replace my 18-55 kit, but then what would happen to my short and normal focal length primes that I so enjoy shooting with! (Or at least I will enjoy if my Zenitar ever gets here...)

Steve

Venturi · 07-16-2008, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I was wondering if this thread would draw out the owners of the 17-50/2.8. Great images from both of you. I have been SOOOO tempted to buy this lens to replace my 18-55 kit, but then what would happen to my short and normal focal length primes that I so enjoy shooting with! (Or at least I will enjoy if my Zenitar ever gets here...)

Steve

After seeing these images and others posted I am now 99.99% sure I'm ordering the Tammy rather than the DA*16-50. Weather sealing and SDM aren't big enough motivators for what I shoot to justify the nearly $300 price differential.

07-13-2008, 03:17 PM	#16
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Tamrom 70-300 LD Di 300mm Amore @ 300mm (these folks were a long ways off!) Cropped: 300mm

07-14-2008, 12:59 PM	#21
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Tamron Lenses. Tamron SP 24-135mm AF Tamron Adaptall 2 PKA mount 90mm F2/8 MF Tamron 28-300mm XR Di

07-14-2008, 03:06 PM	#23
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Taking this in a slightly different direction, all with the 90/2.5 adaptall: Last edited by Nesster; 07-14-2008 at 03:12 PM.

07-14-2008, 09:48 PM	#28
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Here is the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 @ 1/100th, ISO 100, 42.5mm Last edited by Jewelltrail; 09-24-2009 at 09:40 AM.

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07-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by k100d Dragonboat "Action", Tamron 28-200 XR IF My daughter has this lens on her K10D and loves it. She won't even lend it to her old man...not even for a few hours! Steve

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Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Some beautiful shots posted so far. Here is my humble offering, mostly shot in the back yard - I don't get "out" much right now since I work from the house and our son isn't quite ready to go off on photo romps with dear old dad yet. From my AF75-300 LD which is for sale. I wish I could justify keeping this one but I so rarely ever use it. 1.5x TC attached. Cropped for composition And from my SP Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro. The term "cold dead hands" comes to mind regarding parting with this lens... cropped for composition The thing I like so much about Tamron lenses, aside from image quality, is the how they feel in my hands. They feel substantial, if you will, like I'm holding "a piece of equipment". The focus/zoom/aperture rings are comfortable and move fluidly. They just feel "right". Ya know?

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster Taking this in a slightly different direction, all with the 90/2.5 adaptall: A great set taken with a great lens. It is refreshing to see the 90/2.5 used for something besides macros and portraits! (Although I have to tell you that the white iris picture is pretty striking!) Steve

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07-14-2008, 10:28 PM	#29
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by zeek10d Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 Originally posted by Jewelltrail Here is the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 @ 1/100th, ISO 100, 42.5mm I was wondering if this thread would draw out the owners of the 17-50/2.8. Great images from both of you. I have been SOOOO tempted to buy this lens to replace my 18-55 kit, but then what would happen to my short and normal focal length primes that I so enjoy shooting with! (Or at least I will enjoy if my Zenitar ever gets here...) Steve

07-16-2008, 11:12 PM	#30
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Originally posted by stevebrot I was wondering if this thread would draw out the owners of the 17-50/2.8. Great images from both of you. I have been SOOOO tempted to buy this lens to replace my 18-55 kit, but then what would happen to my short and normal focal length primes that I so enjoy shooting with! (Or at least I will enjoy if my Zenitar ever gets here...) Steve After seeing these images and others posted I am now 99.99% sure I'm ordering the Tammy rather than the DA*16-50. Weather sealing and SDM aren't big enough motivators for what I shoot to justify the nearly $300 price differential.

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