Re: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
Tamron produced, last I knew, 4 different versions of this lens, the Pentax is the same as the second version and has much better flare control. Jim Colwell wrote: I guess I missed the earlier posts for this theme; I'm not sure why Canon and Nikon are mentioned but not Pentax. For example, the SMC Pentax 28-200/3.8-5.6 is made by Tamron, and it's not as good as Tamron's own version of this lens. Jim www.jcolwell.ca -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
RE: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
I guess I missed the earlier posts for this theme; I'm not sure why Canon and Nikon are mentioned but not Pentax. For example, the SMC Pentax 28-200/3.8-5.6 is made by Tamron, and it's not as good as Tamron's own version of this lens. Jim www.jcolwell.ca
Re: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
Nikon (And Canon) both have used several outsourced manufacturers for their consumer lenses. Nikon's 70-300's are Tamrons, Cosina has also done some for them (The FM10 and it's kit are Cosina, as was the old EM and possibly the Series E lenses). -Adam Bob Shell wrote: On Friday, August 26, 2005, at 09:23 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: To clarify: The only ones I've actually had in pieces were a Nikon 70-300 (or 75-300) and the corresponding Tamron. Absolutely identical internally and externally. It's possible that Nikon has changed to sourcing some lenses from Tamron recently since their former supplier, Kyocera, is going out of the camera and lens business. BTW, Tamron is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony. Bob
RE: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
A more correct word would be apparent, not obvious ... sheesh! Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bob Shell > > On Friday, August 26, 2005, at 08:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > > Informed sources whose jobs would be in > > danger if they were named. But > > also anyone who's worked in a camera > > shop and had the opportunity to > > hold the Tamron and Canon version of > > the same lens at the same time > > will tell you it's obvious. > May be "obvious", but it's wrong. In both cases.
Re: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
On Friday, August 26, 2005, at 09:23 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: To clarify: The only ones I've actually had in pieces were a Nikon 70-300 (or 75-300) and the corresponding Tamron. Absolutely identical internally and externally. It's possible that Nikon has changed to sourcing some lenses from Tamron recently since their former supplier, Kyocera, is going out of the camera and lens business. BTW, Tamron is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony. Bob
Re: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>On Friday, August 26, 2005, at 08:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>> Informed sources whose jobs would be in danger if they were named. But >>> also anyone who's worked in a camera shop and had the opportunity to >>> hold the Tamron and Canon version of the same lens at the same time >>> will >>> tell you it's obvious. (Most of Nikon's cheap "consumer grade" zooms >>> are also Tamrons.) >> >>May be "obvious", but it's wrong. In both cases. > >Have things changed lately? I've *disassembled* these things. Believe >me, they're the same in many cases. To clarify: The only ones I've actually had in pieces were a Nikon 70-300 (or 75-300) and the corresponding Tamron. Absolutely identical internally and externally. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Canon/Nikon/Tamron
Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On Friday, August 26, 2005, at 08:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Informed sources whose jobs would be in danger if they were named. But >> also anyone who's worked in a camera shop and had the opportunity to >> hold the Tamron and Canon version of the same lens at the same time >> will >> tell you it's obvious. (Most of Nikon's cheap "consumer grade" zooms >> are also Tamrons.) > >May be "obvious", but it's wrong. In both cases. Have things changed lately? I've *disassembled* these things. Believe me, they're the same in many cases. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
