Tamron Lens question

fourfivesix · 04-23-2011, 04:56 AM

Hi I've been offered a Tamron 28mm 2.5 adatall 2 lens for £20 without a mount (I do already have one though) Is it a good price and would it be a good lens to have? Thanks

Coeurdechene · 04-23-2011, 06:16 AM

if it is in good condition it is a good price...and that litle prime is a fine lens. I have it and i use it when i'm out and don't want to bring or risk my 28-75, bring that and a 50mm and you got a versatile pair

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glee46 · 04-23-2011, 06:28 AM

Here a link to a review on it.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/Tamron-Adaptall-2-28mm-F2.5-02B-for-Pentax.html

Whenever you are thinking about a lens. This Pentax Forum is about one of the best. If it fits a Pentax, then more than likely someone has tried it. Here's the link for the home of all lenses.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/

fourfivesix · 04-24-2011, 01:44 AM

Great. I'm liking the idea of MF lenses at the minute as I dont have the money to spend on new ones. Are there any other prime MF lense I should look out for? I have a 50mm 1.7 already. thanks

KarenH · 04-24-2011, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by fourfivesix

Great. I'm liking the idea of MF lenses at the minute as I dont have the money to spend on new ones. Are there any other prime MF lense I should look out for? I have a 50mm 1.7 already. thanks

The Helios 44-2/58 mm f/2 is a great prime MF lens, doesn't cost a lot and works like a charm. You have to get used to the wobbly bokeh and the preset ring, but once you do you'll love it.

Coeurdechene · 04-24-2011, 04:46 AM

+1 on the russian lens...check the Soviet lens club...there are some neat lenses there.
You can also be on the lookout for some of the Vivitar series 1. Browse through the database..vivitar has some fine lenses out there...
And if you buy the adaptall, check the club too, there are some good and very affordable primes and zooms to buy there (and they eventually appear on the marketplace).

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/141462-sale-t...mm-1-7-us.html
That 135 looks like a nice deal...i got a 135 lens and love it (but i use it mostly in a film camera....).

fourfivesix · 05-01-2011, 04:58 AM

HI, I bought the 28mm lens for £15 and love it, I've bought things from this guy before and he also gave me the following:

28-50mm 2.8 Tamron lens

Tamron 2x SP converter

centon 500mm mirror lens with a T mount

Looked at the reviews for the 28-50mm lens and there is only one, does anyone else have any experience with one and what about the morror lens I have never seen one before?

Coeurdechene · 05-01-2011, 07:51 AM

the mirror is probably bad...i personally like the ring bokeh and find that if you use it creatively you can produce some stunning results but the centon is probably soft and maybe will lack contrast (it happens with a lot of cheap mirror lenses).
the teleconverteris good and sought by those with the tammy 70-200 f2,8
to get a longer,good quality/price lens...
the mirror will probably worth for a laugh and experimentation but don't expect good IQ out of it....i was chasing some time ago the 500mm adaptall some time ago and read thouroughly about mirror lenses.

04-23-2011, 04:56 AM	#1
fourfivesix Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 61	Tamron Lens question Hi I've been offered a Tamron 28mm 2.5 adatall 2 lens for £20 without a mount (I do already have one though) Is it a good price and would it be a good lens to have? Thanks

04-23-2011, 06:16 AM	#2
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	if it is in good condition it is a good price...and that litle prime is a fine lens. I have it and i use it when i'm out and don't want to bring or risk my 28-75, bring that and a 50mm and you got a versatile pair. Some images taken with it: [IMG] [/IMG] [IMG] [/IMG] [IMG] [/IMG]

04-23-2011, 06:28 AM	#3
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	Read a review here Here a link to a review on it. https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/Tamron-Adaptall-2-28mm-F2.5-02B-for-Pentax.html Whenever you are thinking about a lens. This Pentax Forum is about one of the best. If it fits a Pentax, then more than likely someone has tried it. Here's the link for the home of all lenses. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/ Last edited by glee46; 04-23-2011 at 09:14 AM. Reason: Spelling error

04-24-2011, 01:52 AM	#5
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Originally posted by fourfivesix Great. I'm liking the idea of MF lenses at the minute as I dont have the money to spend on new ones. Are there any other prime MF lense I should look out for? I have a 50mm 1.7 already. thanks The Helios 44-2/58 mm f/2 is a great prime MF lens, doesn't cost a lot and works like a charm. You have to get used to the wobbly bokeh and the preset ring, but once you do you'll love it. Last edited by KarenH; 04-25-2011 at 03:13 AM.

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fourfivesix Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 61 Original Poster	Great. I'm liking the idea of MF lenses at the minute as I dont have the money to spend on new ones. Are there any other prime MF lense I should look out for? I have a 50mm 1.7 already. thanks

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Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	+1 on the russian lens...check the Soviet lens club...there are some neat lenses there. You can also be on the lookout for some of the Vivitar series 1. Browse through the database..vivitar has some fine lenses out there... And if you buy the adaptall, check the club too, there are some good and very affordable primes and zooms to buy there (and they eventually appear on the marketplace). https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/141462-sale-t...mm-1-7-us.html That 135 looks like a nice deal...i got a 135 lens and love it (but i use it mostly in a film camera....).

05-01-2011, 04:58 AM	#7
fourfivesix Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 61 Original Poster	HI, I bought the 28mm lens for £15 and love it, I've bought things from this guy before and he also gave me the following: 28-50mm 2.8 Tamron lens Tamron 2x SP converter centon 500mm mirror lens with a T mount Looked at the reviews for the 28-50mm lens and there is only one, does anyone else have any experience with one and what about the morror lens I have never seen one before?

05-01-2011, 07:51 AM	#8
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	the mirror is probably bad...i personally like the ring bokeh and find that if you use it creatively you can produce some stunning results but the centon is probably soft and maybe will lack contrast (it happens with a lot of cheap mirror lenses). the teleconverteris good and sought by those with the tammy 70-200 f2,8 to get a longer,good quality/price lens... the mirror will probably worth for a laugh and experimentation but don't expect good IQ out of it....i was chasing some time ago the 500mm adaptall some time ago and read thouroughly about mirror lenses.