| Latest Review Posted | Tamron Adaptall-2 SP LD IF - 60B 300mm F2.8
This is a great bargain lens. But once you can afford something auto focus, like the DA 300mm f4, or DA 60-250mm f4 then toss it. I purchased mine as a BGN rated lens from KEH a decade ago. I mainly use it with my 1.7x afa teleconverter. From f2.8 to f4 it has quite a bit of purple CA, but it is easily removed. It is very bad when used with the teleconverter. Sharpness does drop with the teleconverter, but center sharpness is good still. Between the large size/weight and manual focus, you need a tripod/monopod with this lens.
I rarely pull this lens out of my bag since I got a 60-250mm f4. Moon photos, still wildlife, and for use as a spotting scope with live view are my only uses for it anymore. I just purchased a 150-450mm and doubt this lens will every come out of my bag again. |
