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Ishpuini · 11-08-2009, 06:58 AM

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Item for Sale
Tamron SP90/2.8 Macro 1:1 AF

Asking Price
EUR 215

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Item Description
Note that this lens is the most recent pre-digital version. Optically the same as the DI versions and with fully functional AF including the AF limiter.
Minimum focus distance: 29cm when unlocked or locked in the macro range; 45cm if locked using the limiter in the range to infinity (for faster AF response in non macro situations).
Reason for sale: replaced by Sigma EX180/3.5.
Item State: Excellent, but with a slightly damaged plastic screen above the focus distance scale (see pictures). Nota that this does not interfere with image quality nor mechanical functioning of the lens at all.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Item Location
Belgium

Shipping Charge
not included

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal is accepted, but I prefer payment through EU bank transfer.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by Ishpuini; 11-18-2009 at 03:16 AM.

**apisto** · 11-08-2009, 08:13 AM

I have this version and it takes great photos on my K20D.

Ishpuini · 11-09-2009, 05:23 AM

Images taken using this lens:

Ishpuini · 11-10-2009, 03:56 AM

Had an offer, but it's still up for sale...

Wim

Ishpuini · 11-12-2009, 03:11 AM

Price drop EUR 250 --> EUR 225

Wim

hegedus · 11-12-2009, 09:27 AM

How good is this lens in the portret situations? Do you have some pictures to post?
I am specially interested in f2.8 shots.

One more thig - is this damaged plastic just a surface scratch, or is it broken?

Ishpuini · 11-12-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by hegedus

How good is this lens in the portret situations? Do you have some pictures to post?
I am specially interested in f2.8 shots.

I used it as a dedicated macro lens only.
Stopped down it's probably too sharp for flattering portraits.

Wide open it's softer so it should be ok for portrait. Cannot help you with images though.

Originally posted by hegedus

One more thig - is this damaged plastic just a surface scratch, or is it broken?

It's more than a surface scratch. It's a crack, but I cannot tell whether it's broken through as there is no movement nor are there any loose or missing parts. It really does not affect the lens in any way, but I'm showing it explicitely just to make sure that you see the lens as it is.

Wim

michael_anthony · 11-13-2009, 08:14 AM

Hi, how did the crack happen? Was the lens dropped? Regards,

Ishpuini · 11-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by michael_anthony

Hi, how did the crack happen? Was the lens dropped? Regards,

It was in the camera bag when it happened. Another piece of gear pushed into the lens at the spot of the crack. The plastic took all the pressure. It occurred during a transport when the camera bag was with other bags in the trunk of a car and the bags shifted. Since then I take care to pad my gear even more carefully.

However, I cannot emphasize enough that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance of the lens at all. Except for this blemish that looks far worse than it is, the lens is in top condition. I wouldn't be writing this if it weren't the truth, since I cannot afford to risk my good reputation.

Wim

hegedus · 11-13-2009, 01:07 PM

The reason I asked about the crack is that I am concerned about possible dust and moisture that could enter inside and do some damage. I am sure that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance, but I don't know if this could happend in the future. I don't know lens design, and what can be expected if something goes in at this part of the lens.

Ishpuini · 11-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by hegedus

The reason I asked about the crack is that I am concerned about possible dust and moisture that could enter inside and do some damage. I am sure that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance, but I don't know if this could happend in the future. I don't know lens design, and what can be expected if something goes in at this part of the lens.

The lens has since been with me on trips to tropical and wet Cambodia and dry and dusty Namibia. Neither climate has left any trace, so I gather the crack doesn't let anything in.

Wim

Ishpuini · 11-17-2009, 02:30 AM

Bumping this thread because I want to give my lens a good home where it continues to be used to its full capacity.

Wim

Ishpuini · 11-18-2009, 03:16 AM

Well, I prefer not to, but I'll lower the price another bit.

EUR 215 instead of EUR 225...

Wim

andreag · 11-18-2009, 07:18 AM

I'm interested. But do you know how much it cost to send it in italy?

Ishpuini · 11-18-2009, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by andreag

I'm interested. But do you know how much it cost to send it in italy?

Replied via PM.

Wim

11-08-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%)	[SOLD] Tamron SP90mm/2.8 Macro 1:1 AF PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Tamron SP90/2.8 Macro 1:1 AF Asking Price EUR 215 Shipping Destinations Worldwide Item Description Note that this lens is the most recent pre-digital version. Optically the same as the DI versions and with fully functional AF including the AF limiter. Minimum focus distance: 29cm when unlocked or locked in the macro range; 45cm if locked using the limiter in the range to infinity (for faster AF response in non macro situations). Reason for sale: replaced by Sigma EX180/3.5. Item State: Excellent, but with a slightly damaged plastic screen above the focus distance scale (see pictures). Nota that this does not interfere with image quality nor mechanical functioning of the lens at all. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? Yes Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Item Location Belgium Shipping Charge not included Accepted Payment Types PayPal is accepted, but I prefer payment through EU bank transfer. Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by Ishpuini; 11-18-2009 at 03:16 AM.

11-12-2009, 09:27 AM	#6
hegedus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	How good is this lens in the portret situations? Do you have some pictures to post? I am specially interested in f2.8 shots. One more thig - is this damaged plastic just a surface scratch, or is it broken? Last edited by hegedus; 11-12-2009 at 09:33 AM.

11-13-2009, 08:14 AM	#8
michael_anthony Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Barcelona Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	guestion Hi, how did the crack happen? Was the lens dropped? Regards,

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11-08-2009, 08:13 AM	#2
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588 Feedback Score: 61 (100%)	I have this version and it takes great photos on my K20D.

11-09-2009, 05:23 AM	#3
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Images taken using this lens:

11-10-2009, 03:56 AM	#4
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Had an offer, but it's still up for sale... Wim

11-12-2009, 03:11 AM	#5
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Price drop EUR 250 --> EUR 225 Wim

11-12-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by hegedus How good is this lens in the portret situations? Do you have some pictures to post? I am specially interested in f2.8 shots. I used it as a dedicated macro lens only. Stopped down it's probably too sharp for flattering portraits. Wide open it's softer so it should be ok for portrait. Cannot help you with images though. Originally posted by hegedus One more thig - is this damaged plastic just a surface scratch, or is it broken? It's more than a surface scratch. It's a crack, but I cannot tell whether it's broken through as there is no movement nor are there any loose or missing parts. It really does not affect the lens in any way, but I'm showing it explicitely just to make sure that you see the lens as it is. Wim

11-13-2009, 08:28 AM	#9
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by michael_anthony Hi, how did the crack happen? Was the lens dropped? Regards, It was in the camera bag when it happened. Another piece of gear pushed into the lens at the spot of the crack. The plastic took all the pressure. It occurred during a transport when the camera bag was with other bags in the trunk of a car and the bags shifted. Since then I take care to pad my gear even more carefully. However, I cannot emphasize enough that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance of the lens at all. Except for this blemish that looks far worse than it is, the lens is in top condition. I wouldn't be writing this if it weren't the truth, since I cannot afford to risk my good reputation. Wim

11-13-2009, 01:07 PM	#10
hegedus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 180 Feedback Score: 13 (100%)	The reason I asked about the crack is that I am concerned about possible dust and moisture that could enter inside and do some damage. I am sure that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance, but I don't know if this could happend in the future. I don't know lens design, and what can be expected if something goes in at this part of the lens.

11-15-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by hegedus The reason I asked about the crack is that I am concerned about possible dust and moisture that could enter inside and do some damage. I am sure that the crack doesn't interfere with optical nor mechanical performance, but I don't know if this could happend in the future. I don't know lens design, and what can be expected if something goes in at this part of the lens. The lens has since been with me on trips to tropical and wet Cambodia and dry and dusty Namibia. Neither climate has left any trace, so I gather the crack doesn't let anything in. Wim

11-17-2009, 02:30 AM	#12
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Bumping this thread because I want to give my lens a good home where it continues to be used to its full capacity. Wim

11-18-2009, 03:16 AM	#13
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Well, I prefer not to, but I'll lower the price another bit. EUR 215 instead of EUR 225... Wim

11-18-2009, 07:18 AM	#14
andreag New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	I'm interested. But do you know how much it cost to send it in italy?

11-18-2009, 07:28 AM	#15
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,727 Feedback Score: 3 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by andreag I'm interested. But do you know how much it cost to send it in italy? Replied via PM. Wim

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