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Nesster · 05-12-2009, 09:29 AM

@marcinski I still crack up when I see that third photo... Ditto heliphoto with your vulture and Mike P with the bugs, especially the one with the insect in its mouth. Some awesome photography.

I can't manage such, so will have to do with more impressionistic use of the lenses...

52BB 90/2.5 with BBAR 2x Flat Field converter, the rim of an old clawfoot tub

52BB 90/2.5 with dedicated extension tube, detail of a Deco vase

01a 35-80 CF SP

IS050 · 05-13-2009, 09:28 PM - **1 Like**

We need a bump:

24mm/f2.5 @ f8

Nesster · 05-14-2009, 06:39 AM

Very nice pic - how do you like the 24? It is a focal length I don't have and have been eyeing the adaptall.

Lowell Goudge · 05-14-2009, 06:46 AM

nesster.

I have had a 24mm F2.5 since the early 1980's.

it is a good lens, but I never found 24mm to be wide enough (on film)

over time, I have found that the focusing mechanism has developed some backlash, which is an annoyance more than a real problem,

I just reciently picked up a 28mm F2.5 for the outragous price of $12.

I had an old PKA mount which i had given up on because it never let me have apatures below F4. I found that it had an internal connection problem with the apature pins and the A switch. I have now made it an A only mount and put it on the 28mm

IS050 · 05-14-2009, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

Very nice pic - how do you like the 24? It is a focal length I don't have and have been eyeing the adaptall.

Thanks for the comment. I found the focal length is wide enough even it is really a 36mm on the K10D. The feel and handling of the lens is great, the IQ is not bad at all. I am happy with it, as well as the 80-210mm (103A). I am thinking the next adaptall2 lends to get is the 35-80mm after seeing some nice images here.

David

Nesster · 05-21-2009, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

01a SP 35-80 CF

The effect of this photo is best seen larger:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/3545663976_43c9e5616e_o.jpg

IS050 · 05-21-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

01a SP 35-80 CF

The effect of this photo is best seen larger:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/3545663976_43c9e5616e_o.jpg

Very nice! Razor sharp and nice color. I managed to pick one up since my last posted and should be arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to test it out. I am curious how is the macro of this lens compare to the 90mm f2.5 macro. Has anyone done any comparison shots? Beside the obvious different of the Mag. Ratio, This one is 1:2.5 and the 90mm is 1:2 without the 2X tele-converter; 1:125 and 1:1 with the tele-converter. Can it be as sharp or closed to it?

Thanks,
David

Nesster · 05-22-2009, 06:27 AM

The 35-80 is extremely good in macro - and it does the macro range at 80mm. So much so that this lens was the only one I needed for 10 years with the OM2s - eventually I bought a Zuiko 85mm f/2 to shoot daughter's musicals.

I really didn't need a 52bb, and maybe should have the 90 in auto focus. Yes, it probably is a smidge better at its speciality.

I haven't used the 35-80 with the 2x, or at least I don't recall having done so. I also have the dedicated extension tube... which can be shoehorned on other adaptall lenses, but with the problem that the max aperture slot is fixed at f/2.5.

Last edited by Nesster; 05-22-2009 at 08:11 AM.

dawsonjm · 05-22-2009, 08:56 PM

I just bought (ebay) my first Adaptall, and even though I find that the one I bought is not the one with the highest rating, I am really pleased with my first trial efforts with this fine lens. These were taken with my K10D and the Tamron SP f1:3.5 70-210mm CF, #52A.

I will be interested to see what you think of them.

Maybe you can find them below.

photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9231592

Jewelltrail · 05-22-2009, 10:00 PM

It is great to see this thread taking off--I just ordered my first Tamron Adapall 2 lens and can't wait to get it & post something in this thread.

Nesster, the 2nd shot in your 13th post is excellent.

Class A · 05-22-2009, 10:49 PM

SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B), unfortunately only on loan.

I've got the SP 70-210 f/3.5 (19AH) with a PK/A adapter. Quite impressive lens. Will post a shot once I've done a presentable one.

Class A · 05-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Just a very small selection from my favourite 2 Adaptall lenses.

These are just breathtaking. Wow.

jensm · 05-23-2009, 02:16 AM

Wonderful shot! Just great :-)

/Jens

Originally posted by Class A

SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B), unfortunately only on loan.

Mike.P® · 05-23-2009, 09:50 AM

Very impressive Class A

Couple more from the Tamron 90mm 72B f2.8 macro.

IS050 · 05-23-2009, 11:41 AM

I just got mine 35-80mm in the mail yesterday, but it seems broken! The Zoom ring got stuck at 50mm, I can zoom from 35mm to 50mm but not able to “turn” to 60mm - 80mm. I mess up even more by tried to open up the lens and fix myself, the aperture ring no longer click!

Now I need to spend more money and have it repair by a camera shop.

David

05-14-2009, 12:08 PM	#20
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by Nesster Very nice pic - how do you like the 24? It is a focal length I don't have and have been eyeing the adaptall. Thanks for the comment. I found the focal length is wide enough even it is really a 36mm on the K10D. The feel and handling of the lens is great, the IQ is not bad at all. I am happy with it, as well as the 80-210mm (103A). I am thinking the next adaptall2 lends to get is the 35-80mm after seeing some nice images here. David Last edited by IS050; 05-19-2009 at 08:55 PM.

05-23-2009, 02:16 AM	#28
jensm Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 146	Brilliant! Wonderful shot! Just great :-) /Jens Originally posted by Class A SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B), unfortunately only on loan.

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05-12-2009, 09:29 AM	#16
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,053	@marcinski I still crack up when I see that third photo... Ditto heliphoto with your vulture and Mike P with the bugs, especially the one with the insect in its mouth. Some awesome photography. I can't manage such, so will have to do with more impressionistic use of the lenses... 52BB 90/2.5 with BBAR 2x Flat Field converter, the rim of an old clawfoot tub 52BB 90/2.5 with dedicated extension tube, detail of a Deco vase 01a 35-80 CF SP

05-13-2009, 09:28 PM - 1 Like	#17
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	We need a bump: 24mm/f2.5 @ f8

05-14-2009, 06:39 AM	#18
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,053	Very nice pic - how do you like the 24? It is a focal length I don't have and have been eyeing the adaptall.

05-14-2009, 06:46 AM	#19
Lowell Goudge Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15,456	nesster. I have had a 24mm F2.5 since the early 1980's. it is a good lens, but I never found 24mm to be wide enough (on film) over time, I have found that the focusing mechanism has developed some backlash, which is an annoyance more than a real problem, I just reciently picked up a 28mm F2.5 for the outragous price of $12. I had an old PKA mount which i had given up on because it never let me have apatures below F4. I found that it had an internal connection problem with the apature pins and the A switch. I have now made it an A only mount and put it on the 28mm

05-21-2009, 12:56 PM - 1 Like	#21
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,053	01a SP 35-80 CF The effect of this photo is best seen larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/3545663976_43c9e5616e_o.jpg

05-21-2009, 02:37 PM	#22
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by Nesster 01a SP 35-80 CF The effect of this photo is best seen larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/3545663976_43c9e5616e_o.jpg Very nice! Razor sharp and nice color. I managed to pick one up since my last posted and should be arriving tomorrow. Can't wait to test it out. I am curious how is the macro of this lens compare to the 90mm f2.5 macro. Has anyone done any comparison shots? Beside the obvious different of the Mag. Ratio, This one is 1:2.5 and the 90mm is 1:2 without the 2X tele-converter; 1:125 and 1:1 with the tele-converter. Can it be as sharp or closed to it? Thanks, David

05-22-2009, 06:27 AM	#23
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,053	The 35-80 is extremely good in macro - and it does the macro range at 80mm. So much so that this lens was the only one I needed for 10 years with the OM2s - eventually I bought a Zuiko 85mm f/2 to shoot daughter's musicals. I really didn't need a 52bb, and maybe should have the 90 in auto focus. Yes, it probably is a smidge better at its speciality. I haven't used the 35-80 with the 2x, or at least I don't recall having done so. I also have the dedicated extension tube... which can be shoehorned on other adaptall lenses, but with the problem that the max aperture slot is fixed at f/2.5. Last edited by Nesster; 05-22-2009 at 08:11 AM.

05-22-2009, 10:00 PM	#25
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	It is great to see this thread taking off--I just ordered my first Tamron Adapall 2 lens and can't wait to get it & post something in this thread. Nesster, the 2nd shot in your 13th post is excellent.

05-22-2009, 10:49 PM	#26
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 9,731	SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B), unfortunately only on loan. I've got the SP 70-210 f/3.5 (19AH) with a PK/A adapter. Quite impressive lens. Will post a shot once I've done a presentable one.

05-22-2009, 10:54 PM	#27
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 9,731	Originally posted by Mike.P® Just a very small selection from my favourite 2 Adaptall lenses. These are just breathtaking. Wow.

05-23-2009, 09:50 AM	#29
Mike.P® Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Coast .. UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,891	Very impressive Class A Couple more from the Tamron 90mm 72B f2.8 macro.

05-23-2009, 11:41 AM	#30
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	I just got mine 35-80mm in the mail yesterday, but it seems broken! The Zoom ring got stuck at 50mm, I can zoom from 35mm to 50mm but not able to “turn” to 60mm - 80mm. I mess up even more by tried to open up the lens and fix myself, the aperture ring no longer click! Now I need to spend more money and have it repair by a camera shop. David

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