| Latest Review Posted | Tamron Adaptall-2 SP (19AH) 70-210mm F3.5
Tack-sharp images at all but 210mm range. The 210mm is just sharp!
The focus barrel twist is a bit long in comparison to some other brands; although that does make final focus easy to obtain without severe overshoot. I find it quick and easy to use although sometimes I find myself repositioning my barrel grip. It also has a very solid and quality feel.
The same barrel operates both zoom and focus. Twist to focus and push/pull for zooming. *(I love that ability on a manual focus lens!!! You only hold one location for both abilities.) It has very-very little zoom creep unless you’re bouncing while walking, otherwise no creep at all. Just a nice tight feel.
This lens was expensive when I purchased it new back in 1995. It worked so well for both film and now digital that I’m not sorry at all.
Even after 15 years of “medium” use, everything works like it is still new. My comparison to the Pentax lenses today; I rate the image quality similar to a regular FA zoom lens, and the build quality with the star lenses!
Another thing I really like is; with the proper Adaptall mount, it will easily transfer to other major brands, should the need ever arise.
The stock 62mm lens cap attaches over the main lens body. When the close fitting zoom-barrel slides beyond the lens body and will knock it off very easily. Some filters fit well but most 3rd party filters and caps will hit the zoom barrel as it extends outward.
*(I lost my lens cap several years ago and have yet... |
