The Tammy Club!

hinman · 03-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by heliphoto

I've recently acquired another tammy - the Adaptall 2 SP 400mm f/4 ld-if... it's a lot of fun so far.

All these shots have been posted elsewhere, but not here in the club

...

Those are wonderful, is the Tamron SP 400mm f/4.0 adaptall-2 very heavy? What is the weight with adapter? Are you using a big tripod on these shots? They look outstanding. How you like the new lens as compared to your BigMa? How is the CA with the lens?

Thanks,
Hin

heliphoto · 03-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Hin, I'll give you a quick answer now, but I gotta walk out the door - I'll give you a better answer soon.

The SP 400/4 is heavier than the Bigma - the 1.4x adapter doesn't add that much weight, the 2x adds a bit more but it's still negligable... I can't contemplate hand holding something this heavy at 800mm, so that's a moot point. PF is fairly common with the lens in the black areas of high contrast transitions when using the TC, but as long as there is nothing purple in the shot, I'm having great results just desaturating the purple channel and darkening it (with purple flowers in the background I have to do some masking in Photoshop). CA exists, but using the TCs, it's less problematic than the CA I got from the BIGMA + Kenko 1.5x, and in most cases it is negligable.

Most of those shots are on a monopod, the osprey is on my tripod which really isn't beefy enough for this combo, but I'm on limited funds right now (aren't we all)...

Ok gotta go... more later.

jgredline · 03-28-2009, 03:23 PM

More from my repaired Tamron 28-300 super zoom....

benjikan · 03-28-2009, 05:15 PM

Here is a shot with the Tamron 70-300 and K10D

Attached Images

kenyee · 03-28-2009, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Here is a shot with the Tamron 70-300 and K10D

PF at the top of it unfortunately but very sharp

Give this a try w/ your K20D. I found that it doesn't PF as much on it compared to my old K10D. My guess is the AA filter has something to do with it, but I have no idea why. On the K20D, PF shows up less but when it does, it goes wacky purple

jgredline · 03-28-2009, 05:52 PM

That Tamron Lens is known for PF, but for what it cost, it is a good deal.

benjikan · 03-28-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

That Tamron Lens is known for PF, but for what it cost, it is a good deal.

It is my snap shot "schlep" around lens that I use with my K10D when I want to play tourist in my adopted town of Paris. PF is less apparent with the K20D's though.

jgredline · 03-28-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

It is my snap shot "schlep" around lens that I use with my K10D when I want to play tourist in my adopted town of Paris. PF is less apparent with the K20D's though.

Hey Ben, For grins you ought to try it on your next Pro photo shoot with one of those models. Perhaps a head shot

virgilr · 03-30-2009, 11:22 AM

I know I'd posted this in the SLR lens section, but I'm so happy!

A REAL member of the Tammy club now- not just a super-zoom in the bag, but I wouldn't let it go right now anyways!

Picked up this amazing lens, a 52BB model SP 90mm f/2.5 1:2.5 macro in excellent condition- no cosmetic blemishes, pristine glass, with the PKA adapter with contacts! Was a little confused at first since no aperture info was showing up in the viewfinder, but thanks again to the PentaxForums, I found the thread on removing the glue from the screw points on the adapter and voila! Full Av/Tv modes, auto ISO compensation, etc.

I was looking into a decent fast 85mm for available light work- I just love the way you can make your subject "pop" at this FL- but a superTak or M was out of the question due to prices, and the Jupiter-9 85mm was tempting, but what a bunch of "if's" with that lens and getting a good copy. I think this is a brilliant solution. It's a bit tight at 90mm, but moving back a foot is an option when using it..

f/1.8 to f/2 would have been nice- but then, you don't get that amazing sharpness of this lens with the standard 85's, and macro to boot. Not to mention the whole metering thing..

$100.00 Canadian with the PKA adapter and the lens hood. That's about 80.00 US. Whoo hoo!

Didn't come with the extension tube- I'll look into finding it at some point, but I'm not a bug shooter, really.

Here's some samples:

Even the cat approves!

Jewelltrail · 03-30-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice shots Virgil! That is a great lens and a spectacular price too. I love my Tammy 90mm, but paid more than 4 times what you paid for yours--though I got mine new.

wujek · 03-31-2009, 12:12 AM

Hi,

did someone compared Tamron adaptall 500/8 mirror lens with adaptall 200-500/6.9 CZ-500 model? I'm looking for some oppinion on 200-500/6.9 but it's hard to find. If somone can comment on this, would be great. Is this 200-500/6.9 worth looking for?

virgilr · 03-31-2009, 09:25 AM

Here are some shots of my copy of the SP 90mm f/2.5 taken with my 28-200mm zoom, to keep in the spirit of the Tammy club! Tammy's shooting Tammy's!

The only cosmetic issues are a few scratches in the exterior of the hood, and the fact that the last B in "52BB" is slightly rubbed on the bottom, so it looks more like "52BR".

The last shot shows the lens hood- I went and bought some sticky-back felt and lined the inside of the hood. Of course it doesn't change things drastically in terms of wash-out in extreme backlight, but it helps, and with a bit of PP I can still rescue the contrast on *most* shots.

hinman · 03-31-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by kenyee

PF at the top of it unfortunately but very sharp

Give this a try w/ your K20D. I found that it doesn't PF as much on it compared to my old K10D. My guess is the AA filter has something to do with it, but I have no idea why. On the K20D, PF shows up less but when it does, it goes wacky purple

I was having wishful thinking that PF is less on K20D. I am not so sure when I tried it last weekend but more use will tell. How sure you are that K20D has less PF with the Tamron?

There is another thread that discuss on the merits of having a good UV filter may work to reduce PF, I need to revisit the thread as I would love to experiment on my purple monster lens -- my beloved lens.

heliphoto · 03-31-2009, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by hinman

Those are wonderful, is the Tamron SP 400mm f/4.0 adaptall-2 very heavy? What is the weight with adapter? Are you using a big tripod on these shots? They look outstanding. How you like the new lens as compared to your BigMa? How is the CA with the lens?

Thanks,
Hin

Originally posted by heliphoto

Hin, I'll give you a quick answer now, but I gotta walk out the door - I'll give you a better answer soon.

...<gibberish>...

Ok gotta go... more later.

Hin, I had some time today so I wrote up a review of the Tamron SP 400mm f/4 in the lens database. It's by no means definitive, but it's what I think about the lens so far. I'll probably repost that review on my blog and add sample photos at some point, but I haven't done that yet...

I saw your thread about looking for long fast lenses, but I never mentioned this lens to you because it's neither light nor cheap and those were two of your criteria

.

jgredline · 03-31-2009, 07:25 PM

My beloved Tamron 28-75F/2.8
I remember the day I took these. I was bored to death. I am not much of a flower kind of guy..

03-30-2009, 11:22 AM	#249
virgilr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lachine, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 453	New to my fold: Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 with PKA adapter! I know I'd posted this in the SLR lens section, but I'm so happy! A REAL member of the Tammy club now- not just a super-zoom in the bag, but I wouldn't let it go right now anyways! Picked up this amazing lens, a 52BB model SP 90mm f/2.5 1:2.5 macro in excellent condition- no cosmetic blemishes, pristine glass, with the PKA adapter with contacts! Was a little confused at first since no aperture info was showing up in the viewfinder, but thanks again to the PentaxForums, I found the thread on removing the glue from the screw points on the adapter and voila! Full Av/Tv modes, auto ISO compensation, etc. I was looking into a decent fast 85mm for available light work- I just love the way you can make your subject "pop" at this FL- but a superTak or M was out of the question due to prices, and the Jupiter-9 85mm was tempting, but what a bunch of "if's" with that lens and getting a good copy. I think this is a brilliant solution. It's a bit tight at 90mm, but moving back a foot is an option when using it.. f/1.8 to f/2 would have been nice- but then, you don't get that amazing sharpness of this lens with the standard 85's, and macro to boot. Not to mention the whole metering thing.. $100.00 Canadian with the PKA adapter and the lens hood. That's about 80.00 US. Whoo hoo! Didn't come with the extension tube- I'll look into finding it at some point, but I'm not a bug shooter, really. Here's some samples: Even the cat approves! Last edited by virgilr; 03-30-2009 at 01:12 PM.

03-31-2009, 09:40 AM	#253
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Originally posted by kenyee PF at the top of it unfortunately but very sharp Give this a try w/ your K20D. I found that it doesn't PF as much on it compared to my old K10D. My guess is the AA filter has something to do with it, but I have no idea why. On the K20D, PF shows up less but when it does, it goes wacky purple I was having wishful thinking that PF is less on K20D. I am not so sure when I tried it last weekend but more use will tell. How sure you are that K20D has less PF with the Tamron? There is another thread that discuss on the merits of having a good UV filter may work to reduce PF, I need to revisit the thread as I would love to experiment on my purple monster lens -- my beloved lens. Last edited by hinman; 03-31-2009 at 11:18 AM.

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03-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#241
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Originally posted by heliphoto I've recently acquired another tammy - the Adaptall 2 SP 400mm f/4 ld-if... it's a lot of fun so far. All these shots have been posted elsewhere, but not here in the club ... Those are wonderful, is the Tamron SP 400mm f/4.0 adaptall-2 very heavy? What is the weight with adapter? Are you using a big tripod on these shots? They look outstanding. How you like the new lens as compared to your BigMa? How is the CA with the lens? Thanks, Hin

03-28-2009, 11:16 AM	#242
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Hin, I'll give you a quick answer now, but I gotta walk out the door - I'll give you a better answer soon. The SP 400/4 is heavier than the Bigma - the 1.4x adapter doesn't add that much weight, the 2x adds a bit more but it's still negligable... I can't contemplate hand holding something this heavy at 800mm, so that's a moot point. PF is fairly common with the lens in the black areas of high contrast transitions when using the TC, but as long as there is nothing purple in the shot, I'm having great results just desaturating the purple channel and darkening it (with purple flowers in the background I have to do some masking in Photoshop). CA exists, but using the TCs, it's less problematic than the CA I got from the BIGMA + Kenko 1.5x, and in most cases it is negligable. Most of those shots are on a monopod, the osprey is on my tripod which really isn't beefy enough for this combo, but I'm on limited funds right now (aren't we all)... Ok gotta go... more later.

03-28-2009, 03:23 PM	#243
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	More from my repaired Tamron 28-300 super zoom....

03-28-2009, 05:15 PM	#244
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Here is a shot with the Tamron 70-300 and K10D Attached Images

03-28-2009, 05:28 PM	#245
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by benjikan Here is a shot with the Tamron 70-300 and K10D PF at the top of it unfortunately but very sharp Give this a try w/ your K20D. I found that it doesn't PF as much on it compared to my old K10D. My guess is the AA filter has something to do with it, but I have no idea why. On the K20D, PF shows up less but when it does, it goes wacky purple

03-28-2009, 05:52 PM	#246
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	That Tamron Lens is known for PF, but for what it cost, it is a good deal.

03-28-2009, 06:12 PM	#247
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by jgredline That Tamron Lens is known for PF, but for what it cost, it is a good deal. It is my snap shot "schlep" around lens that I use with my K10D when I want to play tourist in my adopted town of Paris. PF is less apparent with the K20D's though.

03-28-2009, 06:14 PM	#248
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Originally posted by benjikan It is my snap shot "schlep" around lens that I use with my K10D when I want to play tourist in my adopted town of Paris. PF is less apparent with the K20D's though. Hey Ben, For grins you ought to try it on your next Pro photo shoot with one of those models. Perhaps a head shot

03-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#250
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Nice shots Virgil! That is a great lens and a spectacular price too. I love my Tammy 90mm, but paid more than 4 times what you paid for yours--though I got mine new.

03-31-2009, 12:12 AM	#251
wujek New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	Hi, did someone compared Tamron adaptall 500/8 mirror lens with adaptall 200-500/6.9 CZ-500 model? I'm looking for some oppinion on 200-500/6.9 but it's hard to find. If somone can comment on this, would be great. Is this 200-500/6.9 worth looking for?

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03-31-2009, 09:25 AM	#252
virgilr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lachine, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 453	Here are some shots of my copy of the SP 90mm f/2.5 taken with my 28-200mm zoom, to keep in the spirit of the Tammy club! Tammy's shooting Tammy's! The only cosmetic issues are a few scratches in the exterior of the hood, and the fact that the last B in "52BB" is slightly rubbed on the bottom, so it looks more like "52BR". The last shot shows the lens hood- I went and bought some sticky-back felt and lined the inside of the hood. Of course it doesn't change things drastically in terms of wash-out in extreme backlight, but it helps, and with a bit of PP I can still rescue the contrast on most shots.

03-31-2009, 06:05 PM	#254
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by hinman Those are wonderful, is the Tamron SP 400mm f/4.0 adaptall-2 very heavy? What is the weight with adapter? Are you using a big tripod on these shots? They look outstanding. How you like the new lens as compared to your BigMa? How is the CA with the lens? Thanks, Hin Originally posted by heliphoto Hin, I'll give you a quick answer now, but I gotta walk out the door - I'll give you a better answer soon. ...<gibberish>... Ok gotta go... more later. Hin, I had some time today so I wrote up a review of the Tamron SP 400mm f/4 in the lens database. It's by no means definitive, but it's what I think about the lens so far. I'll probably repost that review on my blog and add sample photos at some point, but I haven't done that yet... I saw your thread about looking for long fast lenses, but I never mentioned this lens to you because it's neither light nor cheap and those were two of your criteria .

03-31-2009, 07:25 PM	#255
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	My beloved Tamron 28-75F/2.8 I remember the day I took these. I was bored to death. I am not much of a flower kind of guy..