For Sale - Sold: FS: Tamron AF 300 f/2.8

pdmlmember · 09-19-2007, 09:09 AM

I have a Tamron SP AF300mm f/2.8 LD-IF, model EP60, that I don't use enough these days. Therefore I've decided that it's time to let it go to a better home.

The lens is in Ex+ condition (KEH rating).To elaborate a little bit, the exterior has a few scraping marks but absolutely no dings. The glass is clean, no fungus or haze and only very little dust.

The lens comes with the following:
- tripodmount
- lens hood
- 112mm clear protection filter designed for this lens
- two extra filter holders with generic 81A and 81B filters (43mm) mounted
- front cap
- soft case

All these accessories are original Tamron designed for this lens (with the exception of the 43mm filters).

I guess a little information on the lens would be in place. In KAF mount this is a very rare lens. Since I bought it about five years ago I've only seen it once on EBay and that was three or four years ago. Otherwise I only know about one more owner of this lens. Its sharp already wide open at f/2.8 but at f/4.0 its just biting sharp. The optical formula is rumored to be same as the Pentax FA*, but don't take my word on it as I've never managed to get it confirmed.

I'm looking for $1800 OBO plus shipping and PayPal fees if applicable.

I'll post more pictures if anyone is interested.

/Paul

vievetrick · 09-19-2007, 10:35 AM

ughhhhh need third job... I would love it but no way now. good luck selling. could we see a few shoots taken with it? just to torture myself a bit.

egordon99 · 09-19-2007, 10:49 AM

Yeah, that's some serious drool-inducing optics! My friend and I at work discussed going in 50-50 on it....I said he could have it during the week and I take it during the weekends

Good luck with the sale!

pdmlmember · 09-19-2007, 10:56 AM

Here is some quick samples. Please note that I've posted crude JPEGs straight out of the my old ist D with no post processing of any kind. Both these have been taken with a teleconverter attached. I'll post new samples over the weekend when I get home.

At f/2.8:

At f/4.0:

I know they are not the best examples, but I'm currently away from home and these are the best examples I have on my laptop.

Last edited by pdmlmember; 09-19-2007 at 11:49 PM.

pdmlmember · 09-19-2007, 11:45 AM

I'd be happy to email these files to anyone thats interested in the lens

Syb · 09-19-2007, 01:54 PM

Now look at that!

How much euro's is that? Any info on shipping within the European Union? Thanks

scottax1 · 09-19-2007, 04:20 PM

To paraphrase Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee, "Now that's a lens!"

/Scottax1

roy · 09-19-2007, 04:59 PM

paul,
i'd love to upgrade my 60B to this, but..............wow

pdmlmember · 09-19-2007, 10:18 PM

I just realized that I probably used the Tamron 1.4 teleconverter on both those photos. You can't get that close to the lions at LA Zoo.

But I guess that just shows the IQ of these lenses.

Alfisti · 09-20-2007, 05:09 AM

The first image is starting, just look superb. A bit of a levels adjustment and wow.

froeschle · 09-21-2007, 09:32 AM

Hello,

I am interested in your lens. What would be the final price (shipping to Germany, PayPal fees)? Is the Tamron 1.4 teleconverter included?

Kind regards,
froeschle

pdmlmember · 09-21-2007, 10:57 AM

Sent you a pm froeschle

Mousehill · 09-21-2007, 12:05 PM

Hi Paul,

Add me to the people who are interested please. I just missed out on another 300-2.8, yours looks like a fine performer as well. Could you mail me some wide open examples in full resolution please?

Mike

froeschle · 09-21-2007, 01:23 PM

--- Mine?! ---

pdmlmember · 09-21-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by froeschle

--- Mine?! ---

When I receive payment

09-19-2007, 09:09 AM	#1
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	[SOLD] FS: Tamron AF 300 f/2.8 I have a Tamron SP AF300mm f/2.8 LD-IF, model EP60, that I don't use enough these days. Therefore I've decided that it's time to let it go to a better home. The lens is in Ex+ condition (KEH rating).To elaborate a little bit, the exterior has a few scraping marks but absolutely no dings. The glass is clean, no fungus or haze and only very little dust. The lens comes with the following: - tripodmount - lens hood - 112mm clear protection filter designed for this lens - two extra filter holders with generic 81A and 81B filters (43mm) mounted - front cap - soft case All these accessories are original Tamron designed for this lens (with the exception of the 43mm filters). I guess a little information on the lens would be in place. In KAF mount this is a very rare lens. Since I bought it about five years ago I've only seen it once on EBay and that was three or four years ago. Otherwise I only know about one more owner of this lens. Its sharp already wide open at f/2.8 but at f/4.0 its just biting sharp. The optical formula is rumored to be same as the Pentax FA*, but don't take my word on it as I've never managed to get it confirmed. I'm looking for $1800 OBO plus shipping and PayPal fees if applicable. I'll post more pictures if anyone is interested. /Paul

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Sale - Sold: K10D, Tamron 28-75 F2.8, Tamron 75-300 F4-5.6, Super-Tak 50/1.4, AF-360 Flash	maconmatt	Sold Items	5	10-25-2010 06:18 AM
TESTED: Pentax 55-300 vs. Sigma 70-300 vs. Tamron 70-300	falconeye	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	22	05-14-2009 04:01 PM
For Sale - Sold: Tamron 28-300 XR	opiedog	Sold Items	4	12-09-2008 04:36 PM
For Sale - Sold: FS: Tamron SP 300/5.6 close focus (1:3) + Tamron SP 2X TC	aegisphan	Sold Items	3	04-11-2008 08:55 AM
For Sale - Sold: FS: Tamron 70 300 LD Di	pmperry	Sold Items	3	03-17-2008 03:10 AM

09-19-2007, 10:35 AM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Posts: 5,183 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	ughhhhh need third job... I would love it but no way now. good luck selling. could we see a few shoots taken with it? just to torture myself a bit.

09-19-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561 Feedback Score: 4 (100%)	Yeah, that's some serious drool-inducing optics! My friend and I at work discussed going in 50-50 on it....I said he could have it during the week and I take it during the weekends Good luck with the sale!

09-19-2007, 10:56 AM	#4
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%) Original Poster	Here is some quick samples. Please note that I've posted crude JPEGs straight out of the my old ist D with no post processing of any kind. Both these have been taken with a teleconverter attached. I'll post new samples over the weekend when I get home. At f/2.8: At f/4.0: I know they are not the best examples, but I'm currently away from home and these are the best examples I have on my laptop. Last edited by pdmlmember; 09-19-2007 at 11:49 PM.

09-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#5
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%) Original Poster	I'd be happy to email these files to anyone thats interested in the lens

09-19-2007, 01:54 PM	#6
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Posts: 1,221 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	Now look at that! How much euro's is that? Any info on shipping within the European Union? Thanks

09-19-2007, 04:20 PM	#7
scottax1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Motown, USA Posts: 190 Feedback Score: 6 (100%)	To paraphrase Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee, "Now that's a lens!" /Scottax1

09-19-2007, 04:59 PM	#8
roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Posts: 1,710 Feedback Score: 28 (100%)	paul, i'd love to upgrade my 60B to this, but..............wow

09-19-2007, 10:18 PM	#9
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%) Original Poster	I just realized that I probably used the Tamron 1.4 teleconverter on both those photos. You can't get that close to the lions at LA Zoo. But I guess that just shows the IQ of these lenses.

09-20-2007, 05:09 AM	#10
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748 Feedback Score: 18 (100%)	The first image is starting, just look superb. A bit of a levels adjustment and wow.

09-21-2007, 09:32 AM	#11
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 552 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	Hello, I am interested in your lens. What would be the final price (shipping to Germany, PayPal fees)? Is the Tamron 1.4 teleconverter included? Kind regards, froeschle

09-21-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%) Original Poster	Sent you a pm froeschle

09-21-2007, 12:05 PM	#13
Mousehill Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 58 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hi Paul, Add me to the people who are interested please. I just missed out on another 300-2.8, yours looks like a fine performer as well. Could you mail me some wide open examples in full resolution please? Mike

09-21-2007, 01:23 PM	#14
froeschle Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 552 Feedback Score: 1 (100%)	--- Mine?! ---

09-21-2007, 02:19 PM	#15
pdmlmember Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malmö, Sweden Posts: 93 Feedback Score: 6 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by froeschle --- Mine?! --- When I receive payment