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Jewelltrail · 10-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

jgredline: Good to see ya Mike. Where have you been?

It sure is good to see you, especially outside of the Takumar Club--LOL. These are some nice shots with the 17-50 2.8. I love this lens, and now will have to post some shots with it.

I own a lot of lenses, but the 17-50 is my most used. I love the speed and focal range of the lens.

Mike Cash · 10-26-2009, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

It sure is good to see you, especially outside of the Takumar Club--LOL. These are some nice shots with the 17-50 2.8. I love this lens, and now will have to post some shots with it.

I own a lot of lenses, but the 17-50 is my most used. I love the speed and focal range of the lens.

I have very little use for zooms or auto-focus lenses in my daily shooting, hence all the posting in the Takumar thread. They really are all I use 99% of the time.

I didn't even want the 17-50, but based on last year's experience trying to shoot in the dressing room I knew I needed something wider than my 28-75 (also bought specifically for dance and otherwise seldom used), and something better than my crappy Cosina 19-35/3.5-4.5....and God knows the kit 18-55 wasn't going to cut it. So I hunted around for a lens and it came down to the 17-50 or a similar lens from Sigma. I couldn't find sample photos online from the Sigma that I liked.

Despite having bought it against my own wishes, though, I do like its performance and think it is a fine product.

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8

jgredline · 10-26-2009, 07:07 PM

I have A gang of Super Taks..Perhaps it is time to get a proper adapter for my DSLR's since I use mostly short primes and use manual focus as well.

Andi Lo · 10-26-2009, 10:24 PM

Haven't been here for a while.... I got veeery lazy to postprocess, waiting to get a new computer still

From the lowly Tamron CT-300 adaptall, with as low light as you can get... cmon sell!

Mike Cash · 10-27-2009, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

I have A gang of Super Taks..Perhaps it is time to get a proper adapter for my DSLR's since I use mostly short primes and use manual focus as well.

You really should, Javier. The adapter is very inexpensive and the lenses are a lot of fun.

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8
Pentax AF280T

Jewelltrail · 10-27-2009, 10:02 AM

I have a bunch of Auto and Super taks myself--perhaps I'll start shooting more with them. Here is another from the Tammy 90mm. f5

Jewelltrail · 10-27-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Mike Cash: Despite having bought it against my own wishes, though, I do like its performance and think it is a fine product.

Glad to hear you like the lens. I agree primes offer better image quality, but the difference, for me, is mostly at larger prints. The Tammy 17-50 exceeds my expectations--I use it for hiking, where a one lens setup is a big advantage for me. Here are a few with it.

Attached Images

Last edited by Jewelltrail; 12-18-2010 at 09:56 PM.

Mike Cash · 11-01-2009, 12:37 AM

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8 @ f4

miniman82 · 11-01-2009, 08:16 AM

Haven't been on here in a while, so many 'clubs' have popped up!
I get to join this one, since I have an XR Di 28-200 3.8/5.6 lens.
You don't have to be a pro to get great results, for example:
(full size can be seen here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/4597/1_jelly.JPG)

jgredline · 11-01-2009, 12:12 PM

K20D shot in black and white mode, Tamron 17-35, iso3200

ISO4000

ISO3200

ISO800

Igilligan · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Well I seldom post to this thread but I shot a few waterpolo shots with the Tammy 70-300... The first on I absolutely love!

jgredline · 11-01-2009, 12:41 PM

iNDEED, That first is a great capture Gus.

Mike Cash · 11-02-2009, 06:59 AM

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8

Mike Cash · 11-02-2009, 05:02 PM

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8

Mike Cash · 11-05-2009, 01:59 PM

Pentax K20D
Tamron 17-50/2.8

10-27-2009, 10:02 AM	#411
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	I have a bunch of Auto and Super taks myself--perhaps I'll start shooting more with them. Here is another from the Tammy 90mm. f5 Attached Images

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10-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#406
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: jgredline: Good to see ya Mike. Where have you been? It sure is good to see you, especially outside of the Takumar Club--LOL. These are some nice shots with the 17-50 2.8. I love this lens, and now will have to post some shots with it. I own a lot of lenses, but the 17-50 is my most used. I love the speed and focal range of the lens.

10-26-2009, 02:31 PM	#407
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Jewelltrail It sure is good to see you, especially outside of the Takumar Club--LOL. These are some nice shots with the 17-50 2.8. I love this lens, and now will have to post some shots with it. I own a lot of lenses, but the 17-50 is my most used. I love the speed and focal range of the lens. I have very little use for zooms or auto-focus lenses in my daily shooting, hence all the posting in the Takumar thread. They really are all I use 99% of the time. I didn't even want the 17-50, but based on last year's experience trying to shoot in the dressing room I knew I needed something wider than my 28-75 (also bought specifically for dance and otherwise seldom used), and something better than my crappy Cosina 19-35/3.5-4.5....and God knows the kit 18-55 wasn't going to cut it. So I hunted around for a lens and it came down to the 17-50 or a similar lens from Sigma. I couldn't find sample photos online from the Sigma that I liked. Despite having bought it against my own wishes, though, I do like its performance and think it is a fine product. Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8

10-26-2009, 07:07 PM	#408
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	I have A gang of Super Taks..Perhaps it is time to get a proper adapter for my DSLR's since I use mostly short primes and use manual focus as well.

10-26-2009, 10:24 PM	#409
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Haven't been here for a while.... I got veeery lazy to postprocess, waiting to get a new computer still From the lowly Tamron CT-300 adaptall, with as low light as you can get... cmon sell!

10-27-2009, 07:00 AM	#410
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by jgredline I have A gang of Super Taks..Perhaps it is time to get a proper adapter for my DSLR's since I use mostly short primes and use manual focus as well. You really should, Javier. The adapter is very inexpensive and the lenses are a lot of fun. Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8 Pentax AF280T

10-27-2009, 10:10 AM	#412
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Mike Cash: Despite having bought it against my own wishes, though, I do like its performance and think it is a fine product. Glad to hear you like the lens. I agree primes offer better image quality, but the difference, for me, is mostly at larger prints. The Tammy 17-50 exceeds my expectations--I use it for hiking, where a one lens setup is a big advantage for me. Here are a few with it. Attached Images Last edited by Jewelltrail; 12-18-2010 at 09:56 PM.

11-01-2009, 12:37 AM	#413
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8 @ f4

11-01-2009, 08:16 AM	#414
miniman82 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Waukegan, IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 83	Haven't been on here in a while, so many 'clubs' have popped up! I get to join this one, since I have an XR Di 28-200 3.8/5.6 lens. You don't have to be a pro to get great results, for example: (full size can be seen here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/gallery/images/4597/1_jelly.JPG)

11-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#415
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	K20D shot in black and white mode, Tamron 17-35, iso3200 ISO4000 ISO3200 ISO800

11-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#416
Igilligan Guest	Well I seldom post to this thread but I shot a few waterpolo shots with the Tammy 70-300... The first on I absolutely love!

11-01-2009, 12:41 PM	#417
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	iNDEED, That first is a great capture Gus.

11-02-2009, 06:59 AM	#418
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8

11-02-2009, 05:02 PM	#419
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8

11-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#420
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Pentax K20D Tamron 17-50/2.8

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