Adaptall Mount Club (Tamron).

Uponnothing · 05-07-2021, 10:53 PM

Thanks. I might of had a bad copy of the 28A. It was better at the long end, at 28mm it was sharp in the centre but very soft both edges and corners, but not extreme edges, from mid frame onwards it was rubbish.

The 28A has a great focal length, but it does not generally receive much praise online from what I have found.

moggi1964 · 05-08-2021, 12:50 AM - **2 Likes**

Just to update you guys:

I just got Tamron Adaptall 2 to M4/3 adapter arrive yesterday which could be a very handy piece of kit. I'll test it out over the coming days and make sure it works effectively on all my Tamron kit.

Uponnothing · 05-08-2021, 07:47 AM - **2 Likes**

I've sent my SP 70-150 f2.8 Soft off for a full CLA to remove one small spot of fungus and smooth out the zoom / focus. Figured it was worth it considered I only paid £34 for it!

I'll be covering it in my blog when it comes back.

For those that are interested I have a blog covering loads of manual lenses and also my mission to walk all of the mountains in Wales and the hills of South Wales. I am walking 4-5 hills a week and mountains every other weekend and this is providing me with loads of time out with old lenses, so a lot of my recent Adaptall images have come from this.

The Manual Photographer – Photography, gear and wandering.

**luftfluss** · 05-09-2021, 09:30 AM - **6 Likes**

More with the 180/2.5 63B

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Uponnothing · 05-11-2021, 01:11 PM - **4 Likes**

Good work with the 63B. I must confess I didn't use mine a great deal, but I owned the full set of LD SP Adaptalls so it was hard to give them all the use they deserved.

I'm still using the 40A at the moment and still really enjoying it. As something above commented, the main issue with this lens on digital is purple fringing (and green fringing) so on grey days branches against the grey sky, especially if backlight have more PF than it is possible to remove in Lightroom without losing colours in other parts of the photo. In better lighting I've had no issues with any minor fringing being sorted in Lightroom. Stopping down does not help, even at f11 fringing is crazy in tough conditions.

**luftfluss** · 05-11-2021, 07:39 PM

They are all good, but the last pic is superb! Have you been showing off these lenses on a Sony forum?

HoutHans · 05-11-2021, 10:52 PM

Goodmorning (at least, that is what it is in the netherlands when I'm writing this),

Do any of you have any experience with the Tamron adaptall 200/3.5 for astrophotography? I've also asked this in the astrophotography club and then I stumbled across this club and guessed that you may have some experience as well. I've already spotted some very nice daytime images, so one is tempted to give in to GAS.

All the best and many thanks in advance,
Hans

Uponnothing · 05-12-2021, 03:05 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

They are all good, but the last pic is superb! Have you been showing off these lenses on a Sony forum?

No, didn't even realise there were Sony forums!

---------- Post added 05-12-21 at 03:10 AM ----------

A couple more from the SP 24-48.

**luftfluss** · 05-12-2021, 07:36 AM

Again, just really excellent work. Your processing is lovely.

The 13A is a very good lens.

moggi1964 · 05-12-2021, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by moggi1964

Just to update you guys:

I just got Tamron Adaptall 2 to M4/3 adapter arrive yesterday which could be a very handy piece of kit. I'll test it out over the coming days and make sure it works effectively on all my Tamron kit.

Works fine with all my Tamron lenses, everything can reach infinity and close focus distances seem accurate.

A handy little thing, I have a second on order as a backup.

**luftfluss** · 05-12-2021, 12:49 PM - **2 Likes**

A trio with the 80-200/2.8 30A...

Gary H Perth · 05-12-2021, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

A trio with the 80-200/2.8 30A...

The trio of superb pics is evidence of the trio of ingredients: good equipment, ideal opportunity and highly-capable photographer.

I love the colours and the sharpness in these three.

fuzzyphoton · 05-12-2021, 04:12 PM - **2 Likes**

perfectly proper purple photography ! ...

CedrusMacro · 05-17-2021, 10:16 AM - **2 Likes**

A couple of indoor shots thanks to my partner pointing out the leaf vein reflection through the early evening sun. All on the 28mm 02B. Lovely lens with an amazing build quality (I'm honestly sure it would survive a vehicle tumble easily!).

**luftfluss** · 05-17-2021, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CedrusMacro

A couple of indoor shots thanks to my partner pointing out the leaf vein reflection through the early evening sun. All on the 28mm 02B. Lovely lens with an amazing build quality (I'm honestly sure it would survive a vehicle tumble easily!).

Nice work.

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05-07-2021, 10:53 PM	#4276
Uponnothing Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 52	Thanks. I might of had a bad copy of the 28A. It was better at the long end, at 28mm it was sharp in the centre but very soft both edges and corners, but not extreme edges, from mid frame onwards it was rubbish. The 28A has a great focal length, but it does not generally receive much praise online from what I have found.

05-08-2021, 07:47 AM - 2 Likes	#4278
Uponnothing Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 52	I've sent my SP 70-150 f2.8 Soft off for a full CLA to remove one small spot of fungus and smooth out the zoom / focus. Figured it was worth it considered I only paid £34 for it! I'll be covering it in my blog when it comes back. For those that are interested I have a blog covering loads of manual lenses and also my mission to walk all of the mountains in Wales and the hills of South Wales. I am walking 4-5 hills a week and mountains every other weekend and this is providing me with loads of time out with old lenses, so a lot of my recent Adaptall images have come from this. The Manual Photographer – Photography, gear and wandering.

05-11-2021, 01:11 PM - 4 Likes	#4280
Uponnothing Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 52	Good work with the 63B. I must confess I didn't use mine a great deal, but I owned the full set of LD SP Adaptalls so it was hard to give them all the use they deserved. I'm still using the 40A at the moment and still really enjoying it. As something above commented, the main issue with this lens on digital is purple fringing (and green fringing) so on grey days branches against the grey sky, especially if backlight have more PF than it is possible to remove in Lightroom without losing colours in other parts of the photo. In better lighting I've had no issues with any minor fringing being sorted in Lightroom. Stopping down does not help, even at f11 fringing is crazy in tough conditions.

05-11-2021, 07:39 PM	#4281
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	They are all good, but the last pic is superb! Have you been showing off these lenses on a Sony forum?

05-11-2021, 10:52 PM	#4282
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,117	Goodmorning (at least, that is what it is in the netherlands when I'm writing this), Do any of you have any experience with the Tamron adaptall 200/3.5 for astrophotography? I've also asked this in the astrophotography club and then I stumbled across this club and guessed that you may have some experience as well. I've already spotted some very nice daytime images, so one is tempted to give in to GAS. All the best and many thanks in advance, Hans

05-12-2021, 03:05 AM - 4 Likes	#4283
Uponnothing Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 52	Originally posted by luftfluss They are all good, but the last pic is superb! Have you been showing off these lenses on a Sony forum? No, didn't even realise there were Sony forums! ---------- Post added 05-12-21 at 03:10 AM ---------- A couple more from the SP 24-48.

05-12-2021, 07:36 AM	#4284
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Again, just really excellent work. Your processing is lovely. The 13A is a very good lens.

05-12-2021, 11:28 AM	#4285
moggi1964 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Manchester Posts: 178	Originally posted by moggi1964 Just to update you guys: I just got Tamron Adaptall 2 to M4/3 adapter arrive yesterday which could be a very handy piece of kit. I'll test it out over the coming days and make sure it works effectively on all my Tamron kit. Works fine with all my Tamron lenses, everything can reach infinity and close focus distances seem accurate. A handy little thing, I have a second on order as a backup.

05-12-2021, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#4287
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by luftfluss A trio with the 80-200/2.8 30A... The trio of superb pics is evidence of the trio of ingredients: good equipment, ideal opportunity and highly-capable photographer. I love the colours and the sharpness in these three.

05-12-2021, 04:12 PM - 2 Likes	#4288
fuzzyphoton Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 80	perfectly proper purple photography ! ...

05-17-2021, 11:48 AM - 1 Like	#4290
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by CedrusMacro A couple of indoor shots thanks to my partner pointing out the leaf vein reflection through the early evening sun. All on the 28mm 02B. Lovely lens with an amazing build quality (I'm honestly sure it would survive a vehicle tumble easily!). Nice work.

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