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Sliver-Surfer · 02-05-2018, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

I did a full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm 3.8-5.4.

Youtu.be

**BigMackCam** · 02-05-2018, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

Nice review of a really great lens... thanks for posting

I haven't shot my copy for maybe a couple of years now... But I think you might have inspired me to take it out of the cupboard and try it on my A7II, maybe even my K-3

reh321 · 02-05-2018, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

I did a full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm 3.8-5.4.

I have a #23A, but right now it's relegated to my "manual lenses in case aperture control fails on my K-30" kit. The DA 55-300mm lens has AF, and CA on the #23A is kind of off-putting.

Sliver-Surfer · 02-05-2018, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I have a #23A, but right now it's relegated to my "manual lenses in case aperture control fails on my K-30" kit. The DA 55-300mm lens has AF, and CA on the #23A is kind of off-putting.

The 23A is not generally prone to CA

Last edited by Sliver-Surfer; 02-05-2018 at 09:37 PM.

Lumilinssi · 02-08-2018, 08:16 AM

Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks,
Oh, this is my first post.

Lumilinssi · 02-08-2018, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Lumilinssi

Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks,
Oh, this is my first post.

Problem solved. Inadverdently i pull object head and yes, IT fell into macromode. So, i think so that the lens manual also advises nyt which i may have on my bad language skills. First i peeling rubber back and loosen screws and swing.

Sliver-Surfer · 02-09-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Lumilinssi

Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks,
Oh, this is my first post.

Thanks. The macro mode takes some commitment to achieve. My copies all require vigor to switch to macro. I was all set up today to use two of my copies on my K5 and A6000 for a snow tubing trip for my daughters school but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a snow storm "ironically"

**Skodadriver** · 02-10-2018, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

I did a full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm 3.8-5.4.
Tamron Adaptall II 23a in depth review - YouTube

Will you be putting your review into words in the lens reviews? There are people that might have missed your video post.
I must admit to using my 55-300 exclusively since I acquired it but before that the 23A was probably my favourite of all my lenses for it's versatility and ability and can be had for a bargain price. That and my SP90 52BB.

Sliver-Surfer · 02-12-2018, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

Will you be putting your review into words in the lens reviews? There are people that might have missed your video post.
I must admit to using my 55-300 exclusively since I acquired it but before that the 23A was probably my favourite of all my lenses for it's versatility and ability and can be had for a bargain price. That and my SP90 52BB.

I may but I plan on taking my k5 out for a good clinical run with it again so I can keep track of what focal lengths im using in samples

reh321 · 02-12-2018, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

The 23A is not generally prone to CA

In retrospect, I may have had an AdaptAll doubler on the back of my #23A when I had the CA issues.

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02-05-2018, 02:25 PM - 1 Like	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,703	Nice review of a really great lens... thanks for posting I haven't shot my copy for maybe a couple of years now... But I think you might have inspired me to take it out of the cupboard and try it on my A7II, maybe even my K-3

02-05-2018, 07:08 PM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer I did a full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm 3.8-5.4. I have a #23A, but right now it's relegated to my "manual lenses in case aperture control fails on my K-30" kit. The DA 55-300mm lens has AF, and CA on the #23A is kind of off-putting.

02-05-2018, 09:24 PM	#4
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 I have a #23A, but right now it's relegated to my "manual lenses in case aperture control fails on my K-30" kit. The DA 55-300mm lens has AF, and CA on the #23A is kind of off-putting. The 23A is not generally prone to CA Last edited by Sliver-Surfer; 02-05-2018 at 09:37 PM.

02-08-2018, 08:16 AM	#5
Lumilinssi New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 2	Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks, Oh, this is my first post.

02-08-2018, 01:07 PM	#6
Lumilinssi New Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 2	Originally posted by Lumilinssi Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks, Oh, this is my first post. Problem solved. Inadverdently i pull object head and yes, IT fell into macromode. So, i think so that the lens manual also advises nyt which i may have on my bad language skills. First i peeling rubber back and loosen screws and swing.

02-09-2018, 05:26 PM	#7
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lumilinssi Nice review. I just bought Tamron sp 60-300 23a lens. Unfortunately it just not going to macro mode. I try just like manual says, but it not turn to macro mode. Power and twist not help. I read by the lens reviews that it possible to repair. Need peering the focus ring rubber to backward and there is a screws under the tape. By the screws, I understand, can adjust the focus (couple?) But have somebody experience and guides to do that operation? Thanks, Oh, this is my first post. Thanks. The macro mode takes some commitment to achieve. My copies all require vigor to switch to macro. I was all set up today to use two of my copies on my K5 and A6000 for a snow tubing trip for my daughters school but unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to a snow storm "ironically"

02-10-2018, 04:01 AM	#8
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer I did a full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm 3.8-5.4. Tamron Adaptall II 23a in depth review - YouTube Will you be putting your review into words in the lens reviews? There are people that might have missed your video post. I must admit to using my 55-300 exclusively since I acquired it but before that the 23A was probably my favourite of all my lenses for it's versatility and ability and can be had for a bargain price. That and my SP90 52BB.

02-12-2018, 05:20 PM	#9
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558 Original Poster	Originally posted by Skodadriver Will you be putting your review into words in the lens reviews? There are people that might have missed your video post. I must admit to using my 55-300 exclusively since I acquired it but before that the 23A was probably my favourite of all my lenses for it's versatility and ability and can be had for a bargain price. That and my SP90 52BB. I may but I plan on taking my k5 out for a good clinical run with it again so I can keep track of what focal lengths im using in samples

02-12-2018, 09:29 PM	#10
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer The 23A is not generally prone to CA In retrospect, I may have had an AdaptAll doubler on the back of my #23A when I had the CA issues.

Full in depth review of my Favorite Lens the Tamron Adaptall 23A 60-300mm

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