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luke0622 · 09-03-2010, 05:53 PM

went into a camera store today, I was told by their employee that the Tamron rep had confirmed their new 70-200mm/2.8 VR is coming soon. They were told it would be announced by the Sept. 17th. or so...

cyy47 · 09-03-2010, 06:27 PM

May just be canon and nikon mount for the first crop. K mount is usually later.

wshi · 09-03-2010, 06:30 PM

Sounds pointless to add VC for us... I'd be more interested in a USD version to improve AF. Then it would be totally superior to the sigma.

Adam · 09-03-2010, 06:31 PM

Why is this in general photography? Moved to rumors.

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oddie1990 · 09-03-2010, 06:34 PM

Just a word of caution here. I was into Henry's on wednesday to talk about the new Sigma 70-200mm, f2.8 lens that I had bought. It works fine. Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. Then they decided to try some new stock on their own cameras i.e. Henry's in stock cameras. Low and behold, the Tamron lenses worked for a couple of days and then started to act up and finally would not work. So it would seem that Tamron has a few bugs to iron out yet, despite having superior optical glass in them. I almost bought one of them, but the ten year Canadian Warranty on the Sigma lens was to hard to resist. If I remember Tamron has a 6 year warranty. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy.

PrimeObjectif · 09-03-2010, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by oddie1990

Just a word of caution here. I was into Henry's on wednesday to talk about the new Sigma 70-200mm, f2.8 lens that I had bought. It works fine. Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. Then they decided to try some new stock on their own cameras i.e. Henry's in stock cameras. Low and behold, the Tamron lenses worked for a couple of days and then started to act up and finally would not work. So it would seem that Tamron has a few bugs to iron out yet, despite having superior optical glass in them. I almost bought one of them, but the ten year Canadian Warranty on the Sigma lens was to hard to resist. If I remember Tamron has a 6 year warranty. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy.

Oddie, you can be sure that if there's a QC issue or defect in any lens that can be mounted on a Pentax, it's certainly been discussed many, many times on this forum. :P

Tammy 70-200 issues have been well documented here, as have Sigma 70-200 EX II problems.

As long as Tamron keeps the same optical formula, I'm sure this is gonna be a helluva lens.

SpecialK · 09-03-2010, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by oddie1990

Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses.

I'm surprised, as dealers rarely bad-mouth products - it's just bad practice.

Love my non-VR version. I have a Sigma with OS but do not use it that way. I like to see how stable I can hold it before popping the shot. With a stabilized lens the image doesn't move noticeably so I can't tell when I am the most steady.

pdo · 09-03-2010, 10:12 PM

I hope Tamron add USD to the 70-200mm.

Christopher M.W.T · 09-04-2010, 03:11 AM

Don't get to excited Zackspeed (who is in the know) has said that apparently Tamron won't be releasing anything new for the K-mount for the forseeable future.

**Ash** · 09-04-2010, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by oddie1990

Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy.

If you're not referring to the well-established sticky aperture problem, or the rarer decentering issues of this lens, then this is all sensational.

The lens is the best in its class, hands down. How's that for a sensational claim?

Raybo · 09-04-2010, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Ash

If you're not referring to the well-established sticky aperture problem, or the rarer decentering issues of this lens, then this is all sensational.

The lens is the best in its class, hand down. How's that for a sensational claim?

Give'em heck Ash!

I just happen to love my copy of the Tamron 70-200 too!

junyo · 09-04-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Ash

The lens is the best in its class, hand down. How's that for a sensational claim?

Not that sensational. It's a helluva lens.

zackspeed · 09-04-2010, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Don't get to excited Zackspeed (who is in the know) has said that apparently Tamron won't be releasing anything new for the K-mount for the forseeable future.

I will ask for this lens.
Maybe i get a answer

thibs · 09-05-2010, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by zackspeed

I will ask for this lens.
Maybe i get a answer

Tell Tamron those are idiots (IMO) if they think they will lose money coming out with PK versions of their lenses.
If they did a PK of 200-500, I think it would sell, big time.

Same with their latest 70-300. If it is good, it will sell: VC is a bonus, it has real ultrasonic AF and is FF. Those who don't want to invest in DA lens but want such a zoom will dump 55-300 for it.

zackspeed · 09-05-2010, 02:45 AM

oh

i told that long time before....

09-03-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
luke0622 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	New Tamron 70-200mm/2.8 VR is coming!!! I was told went into a camera store today, I was told by their employee that the Tamron rep had confirmed their new 70-200mm/2.8 VR is coming soon. They were told it would be announced by the Sept. 17th. or so...

09-04-2010, 03:54 AM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by oddie1990 Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy. If you're not referring to the well-established sticky aperture problem, or the rarer decentering issues of this lens, then this is all sensational. The lens is the best in its class, hands down. How's that for a sensational claim? Last edited by Ash; 09-04-2010 at 01:29 PM. Reason: spelling

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Why is this in general photography? Moved to rumors. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-03-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
oddie1990 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hastings, Ontario Posts: 21	Just a word of caution here. I was into Henry's on wednesday to talk about the new Sigma 70-200mm, f2.8 lens that I had bought. It works fine. Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. Then they decided to try some new stock on their own cameras i.e. Henry's in stock cameras. Low and behold, the Tamron lenses worked for a couple of days and then started to act up and finally would not work. So it would seem that Tamron has a few bugs to iron out yet, despite having superior optical glass in them. I almost bought one of them, but the ten year Canadian Warranty on the Sigma lens was to hard to resist. If I remember Tamron has a 6 year warranty. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy.

09-03-2010, 06:49 PM	#6
PrimeObjectif Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 599	Originally posted by oddie1990 Just a word of caution here. I was into Henry's on wednesday to talk about the new Sigma 70-200mm, f2.8 lens that I had bought. It works fine. Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. This happened a couple of times. Then they decided to try some new stock on their own cameras i.e. Henry's in stock cameras. Low and behold, the Tamron lenses worked for a couple of days and then started to act up and finally would not work. So it would seem that Tamron has a few bugs to iron out yet, despite having superior optical glass in them. I almost bought one of them, but the ten year Canadian Warranty on the Sigma lens was to hard to resist. If I remember Tamron has a 6 year warranty. For what it is worth - just be cautious when deciding what to buy. Oddie, you can be sure that if there's a QC issue or defect in any lens that can be mounted on a Pentax, it's certainly been discussed many, many times on this forum. :P Tammy 70-200 issues have been well documented here, as have Sigma 70-200 EX II problems. As long as Tamron keeps the same optical formula, I'm sure this is gonna be a helluva lens.

09-03-2010, 09:38 PM	#7
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by oddie1990 Anyway, the rep told me to tell my friends etc. NOT TO BUY the Tamron 70-200mm lens as they had customers come back with defective lenses. I'm surprised, as dealers rarely bad-mouth products - it's just bad practice. Love my non-VR version. I have a Sigma with OS but do not use it that way. I like to see how stable I can hold it before popping the shot. With a stabilized lens the image doesn't move noticeably so I can't tell when I am the most steady.

09-03-2010, 10:12 PM	#8
pdo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westminster CA Posts: 264	I hope Tamron add USD to the 70-200mm.

09-04-2010, 03:11 AM	#9
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Don't get to excited Zackspeed (who is in the know) has said that apparently Tamron won't be releasing anything new for the K-mount for the forseeable future.

09-04-2010, 08:01 AM	#11
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	Originally posted by Ash If you're not referring to the well-established sticky aperture problem, or the rarer decentering issues of this lens, then this is all sensational. The lens is the best in its class, hand down. How's that for a sensational claim? Give'em heck Ash! I just happen to love my copy of the Tamron 70-200 too!

09-04-2010, 01:10 PM	#12
junyo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 418	Originally posted by Ash The lens is the best in its class, hand down. How's that for a sensational claim? Not that sensational. It's a helluva lens.

09-04-2010, 03:56 PM	#13
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Don't get to excited Zackspeed (who is in the know) has said that apparently Tamron won't be releasing anything new for the K-mount for the forseeable future. I will ask for this lens. Maybe i get a answer

09-05-2010, 12:05 AM	#14
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by zackspeed I will ask for this lens. Maybe i get a answer Tell Tamron those are idiots (IMO) if they think they will lose money coming out with PK versions of their lenses. If they did a PK of 200-500, I think it would sell, big time. Same with their latest 70-300. If it is good, it will sell: VC is a bonus, it has real ultrasonic AF and is FF. Those who don't want to invest in DA lens but want such a zoom will dump 55-300 for it.

09-05-2010, 02:45 AM	#15
zackspeed Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527	oh i told that long time before....

New Tamron 70-200mm/2.8 VR is coming!!! I was told

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