Originally posted by babywriter Not really enjoying this month's lens (the Tamron Adaptall 70-150mm, f3.5). Minimum focusing distance is longer than I'd like - probably around 3 feet at 70mm, and longer at higher focal lengths - and i just feel like I'm fighting it every. single. day. The optics aren't really that sharp, and at fast apertures things degrade quick. Looks like the sweet spot is about f/8 if the light is decent, although I haven't played much yet with the smaller apertures. (It is Bokehcember, after all.)
But I'm taking the advice of wiser, more experienced folks in this group who've said, in the past, make the most of the lens's unique qualities. Wolfiegirl is an inspiration - if she can keep going with a broken lens, I can carry on with a subpar one.
I don't think this lens is going to have a lasting place in my rotation, though.
i think it helps that despite my lens being broken, it's still producing nice sharp shots and lovely bokeh. if the mfd wasn't so short, and the IQ degraded the min i cropped, i'd probably be more tempted to throw in the towel as well!
no one's going to get upset if you decide to give up and give another lens a go instead.
on the plus side, you can def get rid of it from your collection!!! that's always gotta be a plus....
i think i might have a tamron adaptall 70-150 or some weird and strange short telephoto in my cull box. i should go and take a look and see if it's the same.
you'd think with such a strange focal length, that it would be a decent lens. but based on your observations so far, it doesn't seem like it.
I find shooting past 70mm is usually good for pets, if you are going outside all the time. that might be something to consider?
i do like a decent mfd though. esp with wolfiepup in tow. not that it's helping me this month, since mfd and focus is closer to 30cms....
having said all that, i have yet to take any shots yet. tomorrow is wolfiepup's birthday, and i've spent the morning cleaning.
taking a break now, but i made a point of putting my camera away rather than just leaving it lying around on the coffee table. so i'm going to have to make a conscious effort at some stage today to take my shot.
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