The Tammy Club!

Jonathan Mac · 04-21-2015, 10:02 PM - **2 Likes**

My 17-50 doesn't get out much now that I have a trio of DA limiteds but I decided to give it a whirl to check the IQ is up to a good standard on my K3 in preparation for summer holidays.

After using primes for so long the truth is that the convenience of a zoom feels pretty good. The IQ isn't DA limited standard, but it's very close.

Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

**MrMotivations** · 04-23-2015, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

My 17-50 doesn't get out much now that I have a trio of DA limiteds but I decided to give it a whirl to check the IQ is up to a good standard on my K3 in preparation for summer holidays.

After using primes for so long the truth is that the convenience of a zoom feels pretty good. The IQ isn't DA limited standard, but it's very close.

Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Great landscape lens; that's how I tend to use it. Enjoyed the shot!

Just LOVE the composition, and the rest of the look as well!

AldaCZ · 04-23-2015, 10:45 AM

Yes

at 17..its pretty good even at 3,2 for "urbex" shots

cgchang · 04-30-2015, 05:15 PM

3 shots with the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 @ f8 stitched together in Photoshop

Last edited by cgchang; 05-02-2015 at 08:28 AM.

Jonathan Mac · 05-02-2015, 12:24 AM - **3 Likes**

Some B&W with the Tamron 17-50/2.8, walking around central Madrid. Cross-posted to the K3 thread.

The worker by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Layered coffees by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Casa Rua by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

elpolodiablo · 05-02-2015, 06:15 AM - **1 Like**

Not much chance to use my A001 70-200 f2.8 but the quality I get out of it is always satisfying

Think this is the first time I use it seriously with my K-5IIs and I found out that it back focus quite a bit especially in the long end, this problem doesn't show up in test shots but was really obvious in real life use so I dialled in +2 AF fine adjustment in the field, and it seems to work better, will have to try using a focus chart to work out precisely what needs done.

AldaCZ · 05-03-2015, 05:38 AM - **1 Like**

17-50 With K30 and Metz 52 HSS

I don't regret I left DA40 at home but one has to be more careful in crowds

axel12p · 05-12-2015, 07:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Tamron 70-200/f2.8

royden · 05-16-2015, 12:10 PM

Visited Little River Canyon in Alabama a few days ago. Shot with DA16-45...posted in DA Club and my old Tamron. Here are a few.

**MrMotivations** · 05-17-2015, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by royden

Visited Little River Canyon in Alabama a few days ago. Shot with DA16-45...posted in DA Club and my old Tamron. Here are a few.

Looks like part of the TN mountains ridge. Beautiful landscape, great captures of the looks.

royden · 05-18-2015, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by MrMotivations

Looks like part of the TN mountains ridge. Beautiful landscape, great captures of the looks.

Thanks for the kind words Mr. Mo. It is probably the same mountain ridge I drive over on I-24 when I go to Nashville

shiner · 05-31-2015, 11:58 AM

K-3, Tammy 17-50, Gibbs Gardens

---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 03:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Some B&W with the Tamron 17-50/2.8, walking around central Madrid. Cross-posted to the K3 thread.

The worker by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Layered coffees by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Casa Rua by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

Nice shots! I'd travel to Madrid just to visit that coffee shop.

Ray Hines · 06-09-2015, 03:11 PM

I've just got myself a Tamron 90mm Macro and I've been out having a play with it. Here is one taken earlier today.

**Scorpio71GR** · 07-01-2015, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

Been awhile since anyone posted here so here are a few from my Tamron SP AF 90mm 2.8 + Tamaron 1.4 teleconverter on K3

Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-27.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr

Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-16.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr

This lens sure is sharp, even at F2.8 without the teleconverter.

Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-47.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr

Michael

Jonathan Mac · 07-02-2015, 09:06 PM

K3 & Tamron 17-50 at Edmonds, Washington.

Sunset on the beach, Washington state by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

05-18-2015, 04:14 AM	#2321
royden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	TN mountains Originally posted by MrMotivations Looks like part of the TN mountains ridge. Beautiful landscape, great captures of the looks. Thanks for the kind words Mr. Mo. It is probably the same mountain ridge I drive over on I-24 when I go to Nashville

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04-21-2015, 10:02 PM - 2 Likes	#2311
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	My 17-50 doesn't get out much now that I have a trio of DA limiteds but I decided to give it a whirl to check the IQ is up to a good standard on my K3 in preparation for summer holidays. After using primes for so long the truth is that the convenience of a zoom feels pretty good. The IQ isn't DA limited standard, but it's very close. Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

04-23-2015, 04:50 AM	#2312
MrMotivations Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 81	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac My 17-50 doesn't get out much now that I have a trio of DA limiteds but I decided to give it a whirl to check the IQ is up to a good standard on my K3 in preparation for summer holidays. After using primes for so long the truth is that the convenience of a zoom feels pretty good. The IQ isn't DA limited standard, but it's very close. Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Reflection by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Great landscape lens; that's how I tend to use it. Enjoyed the shot! Just LOVE the composition, and the rest of the look as well!

04-23-2015, 10:45 AM	#2313
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Yes at 17..its pretty good even at 3,2 for "urbex" shots

04-30-2015, 05:15 PM	#2314
cgchang Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Delta, British Columbia Posts: 148	3 shots with the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 @ f8 stitched together in Photoshop Last edited by cgchang; 05-02-2015 at 08:28 AM.

05-02-2015, 12:24 AM - 3 Likes	#2315
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Some B&W with the Tamron 17-50/2.8, walking around central Madrid. Cross-posted to the K3 thread. The worker by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Layered coffees by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Casa Rua by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr

05-02-2015, 06:15 AM - 1 Like	#2316
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Not much chance to use my A001 70-200 f2.8 but the quality I get out of it is always satisfying Think this is the first time I use it seriously with my K-5IIs and I found out that it back focus quite a bit especially in the long end, this problem doesn't show up in test shots but was really obvious in real life use so I dialled in +2 AF fine adjustment in the field, and it seems to work better, will have to try using a focus chart to work out precisely what needs done.

05-03-2015, 05:38 AM - 1 Like	#2317
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	17-50 With K30 and Metz 52 HSS I don't regret I left DA40 at home but one has to be more careful in crowds

05-12-2015, 07:47 AM - 3 Likes	#2318
axel12p Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tilos Posts: 69	Tamron 70-200/f2.8

05-17-2015, 07:53 AM	#2320
MrMotivations Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 81	Originally posted by royden Visited Little River Canyon in Alabama a few days ago. Shot with DA16-45...posted in DA Club and my old Tamron. Here are a few. Looks like part of the TN mountains ridge. Beautiful landscape, great captures of the looks.

05-31-2015, 11:58 AM	#2322
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	K-3, Tammy 17-50, Gibbs Gardens ---------- Post added 05-31-15 at 03:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Some B&W with the Tamron 17-50/2.8, walking around central Madrid. Cross-posted to the K3 thread. The worker by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Layered coffees by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Casa Rua by Jonathan_in_Madrid, on Flickr Nice shots! I'd travel to Madrid just to visit that coffee shop.

06-09-2015, 03:11 PM	#2323
Ray Hines Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Devon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 154	I've just got myself a Tamron 90mm Macro and I've been out having a play with it. Here is one taken earlier today.

07-01-2015, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#2324
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Been awhile since anyone posted here so here are a few from my Tamron SP AF 90mm 2.8 + Tamaron 1.4 teleconverter on K3 Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-27.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-16.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr This lens sure is sharp, even at F2.8 without the teleconverter. Fredrick Meijer Gardens-2015-47.jpg by scorpio71gr, on Flickr Michael

07-02-2015, 09:06 PM	#2325
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	K3 & Tamron 17-50 at Edmonds, Washington. Sunset on the beach, Washington state by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr