Old Tamron Lens Questions
I have been considering the purchase of a 25-35mm to something lens. In the decision process I went into my drawer of previous lenses too precious to sell. (translation: Once in the drawer, they get lost in the memory ) Out came a Tamron screw mount short (35-135 f 3.5) Macro Zoom. I don't remember this lens and do not understand how to use it. Having an available adapter, it is now sitting on my istDS. I have no questions on the zoom settings but don't understand the macro settings. There are additional settings that change the focus slightly by changing some focus point at the mount and allow the lens to be focused closer to the subject at the long zoom end. There are indicators on the bottom of the barrel of the lens and these range from 1:4 to 1:7. What are these indicators on the macro side trying to tell me? It appears that there is not a great change in focus distance and picture size as I move the lens setting from 1:4 to 1:7 and the image does not seem to change radically as I move the zoom in and out although the focus distance does decrease. Is this a good learning tool or do I have an additional paper weight to add to the collection? Can this lens be used on the K-series and what is the impact on a full frame camera if one appeared? I would guess that the coverage would be fine as it was designed for a film camera? Thanks for reading this. John from Mass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Old Tamron Lens Questions
Maybe the difference between 1:7 and 1:4 is not that much? It should probably give you the closest focus at the wide end in macro mode if it allows that. Some lenses will only lock into macro at a particular focal length. On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 4:29 PM, John jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: I have been considering the purchase of a 25-35mm to something lens. In the decision process I went into my drawer of previous lenses too precious to sell. (translation: Once in the drawer, they get lost in the memory ) Out came a Tamron screw mount short (35-135 f 3.5) Macro Zoom. I don't remember this lens and do not understand how to use it. Having an available adapter, it is now sitting on my istDS. I have no questions on the zoom settings but don't understand the macro settings. There are additional settings that change the focus slightly by changing some focus point at the mount and allow the lens to be focused closer to the subject at the long zoom end. There are indicators on the bottom of the barrel of the lens and these range from 1:4 to 1:7. What are these indicators on the macro side trying to tell me? It appears that there is not a great change in focus distance and picture size as I move the lens setting from 1:4 to 1:7 and the image does not seem to change radically as I move the zoom in and out although the focus distance does decrease. Is this a good learning tool or do I have an additional paper weight to add to the collection? Can this lens be used on the K-series and what is the impact on a full frame camera if one appeared? I would guess that the coverage would be fine as it was designed for a film camera? Thanks for reading this. John from Mass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Old Tamron Lens Questions
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 04:29:53PM -0500, John wrote: I have been considering the purchase of a 25-35mm to something lens. In the decision process I went into my drawer of previous lenses too precious to sell. (translation: Once in the drawer, they get lost in the memory ) Out came a Tamron screw mount short (35-135 f 3.5) Macro Zoom. I don't remember this lens and do not understand how to use it. Having an available adapter, it is now sitting on my istDS. I have no questions on the zoom settings but don't understand the macro settings. There are additional settings that change the focus slightly by changing some focus point at the mount and allow the lens to be focused closer to the subject at the long zoom end. There are indicators on the bottom of the barrel of the lens and these range from 1:4 to 1:7. What are these indicators on the macro side trying to tell me? It appears that there is not a great change Those indicators tell you the maximum magnification. in focus distance and picture size as I move the lens setting from 1:4 to 1:7 and the image does not seem to change radically as I move the zoom in and out although the focus distance does decrease. A lot of macro zooms have you move the zoom to one end or the other of the zoom range, then do something to the lens, twist it or something, and then the zoom slider changes the focus rather than the focal length. Is this a good learning tool or do I have an additional paper weight It is possibly a good tool for learning how to use google and see if there is any documentation on the lens. Or any posts on the net by someone else who has one, that you can ask. to add to the collection? Can this lens be used on the K-series Yes. and what is the impact on a full frame camera if one appeared? I would guess that the coverage would be fine as it was designed for a film camera? It should be at least as sharp as it was on filem. You'll just notice the lack of sharpness more. Thanks for reading this. John from Mass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Old Tamron Lens Questions
John, Taking a guess here, it sounds like you may have a Tamron Adaptall lens with the m42 adaptall mount attached. (You could get a KM adaptall mount to replace the m42 adaptall mount and save yourself the need of an m42 to K adapter. If it is an Adaptall lens, it is probably either a 22A or a 40A (model number). Since you mention that it is macro at the LONG end, I'm guessing it is the 22A: http://www.adaptall-2.org/lenses/22A.html If that is the lens, here are a couple of threads with sample images: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=39934view=previous http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=41767view=previous Otherwise the 40A page is here: http://www.adaptall-2.org/lenses/40A.html That page says that it has the macro focus on the short end (35mm) On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM, John jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: I have been considering the purchase of a 25-35mm to something lens. In the decision process I went into my drawer of previous lenses too precious to sell. (translation: Once in the drawer, they get lost in the memory ) Out came a Tamron screw mount short (35-135 f 3.5) Macro Zoom. I don't remember this lens and do not understand how to use it. Having an available adapter, it is now sitting on my istDS. I have no questions on the zoom settings but don't understand the macro settings. There are additional settings that change the focus slightly by changing some focus point at the mount and allow the lens to be focused closer to the subject at the long zoom end. There are indicators on the bottom of the barrel of the lens and these range from 1:4 to 1:7. What are these indicators on the macro side trying to tell me? It appears that there is not a great change in focus distance and picture size as I move the lens setting from 1:4 to 1:7 and the image does not seem to change radically as I move the zoom in and out although the focus distance does decrease. Is this a good learning tool or do I have an additional paper weight to add to the collection? Can this lens be used on the K-series and what is the impact on a full frame camera if one appeared? I would guess that the coverage would be fine as it was designed for a film camera? Thanks for reading this. John from Mass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
Tim Bray escribió: Just a little piece of evidence that you can get lovely results with them Tamron telephotos. This is with a 70-210 that's at least ten years old, on a *ist-D: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2005/05/07/-big/IMGP1854.jpg -T The Tamron lenses I've had or used have been fine performers. Pity that now the plastic barrels of some of their lenses don't inspire a lot of confidence, but that can be said of many contemporary lenses. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
And those Sigma HSM are incompatible with pre-K100DSuper/K10D AF-wise. Oh, also to note that since a couple of those Sigma are 35mm lenses, they will cover 'FF' format but... will not be able to AF with ANY camera but K100Ds/K10D/K20D/K200D anfd later. You probably know this but I wanna be sure everyone knows. I still use a couple film cameras although lightly. I know I would bitch not being able to AF with a 70-210/2.8 on my Z1 or an MZ-S. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
Adam Maas escribió: I've heard $699 as the likely price. There's also a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM that's likely to be the fastest focusing lens available for Pentax when it's released shortly (It gets a real ring-type USM motor, which are typically much faster than the micro-motor USM setup Pentax is using on the DA*'s to allow for dual-drive). The Sigma's going to be more expensive though. It is not the first time I mention this in the list, but I had the Sigma 70-200 2.8 HSM in Nikon AF mount until last week (sold it to a guy who uses a Nikon D300), and focusing isn't any faster than my FA* 80-200 2.8 used on a MZ-S. It is almost completely silent, though, and it is the main (and possibly only) advantage of Sigma HSM lenses over the screwdriver AF ones. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
I had this Sigma with HSM in Nikon mount. It wasn't as fast as Dario's 70-200/2.8 in K mount screwdriven by *istD. If Dario reads it he may confirm this. AFAIR it was about as fast as DA* 50-135 despite ring USM motor, so nothing special. Contrary to this Canon L 70-200/2.8 IS was much faster when I tried it. Cheers, Sylwek On 06.02.2008, at 00:58 , Adam Maas wrote: I've heard $699 as the likely price. There's also a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM that's likely to be the fastest focusing lens available for Pentax when it's released shortly (It gets a real ring-type USM motor, which are typically much faster than the micro-motor USM setup Pentax is using on the DA*'s to allow for dual-drive). The Sigma's going to be more expensive though. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
On Feb 5, 2008 2:51 PM, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. Just a little piece of evidence that you can get lovely results with them Tamron telephotos. This is with a 70-210 that's at least ten years old, on a *ist-D: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2005/05/07/-big/IMGP1854.jpg -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Tamron lens
SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
Yes, I am interested as well. Will just have to wait and see what come available first and how much. I have mixed emotions on the Sigma products. I own their P-TTL flash for the Pentax and it is not up to snuff but does work. I have had three of their lenses over the years and have not been happy with a singlr one. One even lost the front element, just fell out of the lens onto the concrete! Walt On 2/5/08, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
Silly to ask, I suppose, but if it was mentioned on the BH website, I would have thought it would have been priced.(?) Jack --- Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
I've heard $699 as the likely price. There's also a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM that's likely to be the fastest focusing lens available for Pentax when it's released shortly (It gets a real ring-type USM motor, which are typically much faster than the micro-motor USM setup Pentax is using on the DA*'s to allow for dual-drive). The Sigma's going to be more expensive though. -Adam On 2/5/08, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tamron lens
Pentax have suggested that some future DA* lenses might not be dual-drive. That leaves the door open for them to switch to ring motors for at least some lenses. My bet is that it won't happen for a couple of years, though. And when it does happen, people will be able to whine about missing AF capability with their K100D, as well as about the missing aperture simulator on the K9D ... On Tue, Feb 05, 2008 at 06:58:42PM -0500, Adam Maas wrote: I've heard $699 as the likely price. There's also a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM that's likely to be the fastest focusing lens available for Pentax when it's released shortly (It gets a real ring-type USM motor, which are typically much faster than the micro-motor USM setup Pentax is using on the DA*'s to allow for dual-drive). The Sigma's going to be more expensive though. -Adam On 2/5/08, Frits W?thrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro I saw this lens mentioned on the BH website. Any idea about price? It offers a stop more then the upcoming 60-250 Pentax lens, so this might be an interesting lens. -- Frits W?thrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS - Pentax Hood, Tamron Lens, Adapter, Converter
Asahi Opt - Takumar Hood 49mm threads, marked as used on Takumar 105mm 2.8 100mm 4.0 Has signs of usage - a few superficial scratches - otherwise in very good condition. Make offer. Tamron Items: + 35-80mm f2.8-3.8, manual focus, high speed CF Macro compact zoom, BBAR Multiple Layer Coating, Adaptall-2 Mount System. Used, with original box, literature, case, strap caps. Glass has a few dust specs. A nice compact lens - Excellent to very good condition. Make offer. + Tamron mount for Pentax K.M. Make offer. + Tamron Flat Field 2X Tele-Converter, BBAR Multiple Layer Coating, Adaptall-2 Mount System. Used with original box, literature, case. Pristine, hard to tell from new. Make offer. Kenneth Waller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Tamron lens coming soon
Doing my usual morning browsing through BH, I found a tamron lens coming soon; don't know if this has come up before: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=363813is=REGaddedTroughType=search There's a MF-AF switch at the base. Is it possible that this is a USM lens? Micah -- Micah Kleit, Executive Editor Temple University Press 1601 North Broad Street, #306 Philadelphia, PA 19122 215/204-3439; 4719 fax http://www.temple.edu/tempress -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tamron lens coming soon
Most likely. Micah B. Kleit wrote: Doing my usual morning browsing through BH, I found a tamron lens coming soon; don't know if this has come up before: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=363813is=REGaddedTroughType=search There's a MF-AF switch at the base. Is it possible that this is a USM lens? Micah -- Micah Kleit, Executive Editor Temple University Press 1601 North Broad Street, #306 Philadelphia, PA 19122 215/204-3439; 4719 fax http://www.temple.edu/tempress -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tamron lens coming soon
On Feb 9, 2007, at 7:03 AM, Micah B. Kleit wrote: Doing my usual morning browsing through BH, I found a tamron lens coming soon; don't know if this has come up before: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=363813is=REGaddedTroughType=search There's a MF-AF switch at the base. Is it possible that this is a USM lens? Given that the red index dot on the lens mount looks like it will align properly with the Canon bayonet lens mount and not with a Pentax lens mount, I suspect the picture shows a Canon version of the lens. All Canon mount lenses have the AF/MF switch on the lens mount. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tamron lens coming soon
On Friday 09 February 2007 20:18, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Feb 9, 2007, at 7:03 AM, Micah B. Kleit wrote: Doing my usual morning browsing through BH, I found a tamron lens coming soon; don't know if this has come up before: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=363813is=REGaddedTroughType=search There's a MF-AF switch at the base. Is it possible that this is a USM lens? Given that the red index dot on the lens mount looks like it will align properly with the Canon bayonet lens mount and not with a Pentax lens mount, I suspect the picture shows a Canon version of the lens. All Canon mount lenses have the AF/MF switch on the lens mount. Godfrey The lens is already on the market since 2004 for two other brands. No mention of the AF system though. http://www.tamron.com/news/35mm/1118di2.asp -- Frits Wüthrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tamron lens coming soon
Frits Wüthrich wrote: On Friday 09 February 2007 20:18, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Feb 9, 2007, at 7:03 AM, Micah B. Kleit wrote: Doing my usual morning browsing through BH, I found a tamron lens coming soon; don't know if this has come up before: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=363813is=REGaddedTroughType=search There's a MF-AF switch at the base. Is it possible that this is a USM lens? Given that the red index dot on the lens mount looks like it will align properly with the Canon bayonet lens mount and not with a Pentax lens mount, I suspect the picture shows a Canon version of the lens. All Canon mount lenses have the AF/MF switch on the lens mount. Godfrey The lens is already on the market since 2004 for two other brands. No mention of the AF system though. http://www.tamron.com/news/35mm/1118di2.asp It's screwdriver drive. Tamron only does in-lens motors on Canon, and even then it's just traditional DC drive, not USM in any variant. Only Sigma and Leica do aftermarket USM motors (Sigma calls these HSM, leica doesn't specify, but as far as I'm aware both Leica D lenses for 4/3rds are USM drive) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tamron Lens
--- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just purchased a second *istD and it came with an in the box Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (if) Is it worth keeping or worth eBaying it? Any reports greatfully recieved Kind regards Kevin I owned a Tamron 28-200. Bought it new, not quite 2 yrs ago when I bought the 10D. It was an XR version, but not the current XR Di. I ebayed it a couple of months later. Didn't like it much. Very soft. Handy range though :-) Wendy Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada
Tamron Lens
I just purchased a second *istD and it came with an in the box Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (if) Is it worth keeping or worth eBaying it? Any reports greatfully recieved Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: Tamron Lens
I just purchased a second *istD and it came with an in the box Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (if) Is it worth keeping or worth eBaying it? - Kevin, I have not used this. Probably some list members have. I believe, though, that Tamron has brought out different models of this, with newer ones being better performers. Older ones, from what I have read, weren't so good. You might want to determine which version you have. If this was bundled with a D, it may be old stock that someone was trying to move. You know, of course, that zooms with this great a range are not as good as zooms with a more conservative range. Joe
Re: Tamron Lens
Kevin, I've used 2 of the Tamron 28-200mm. The first was labeled 171D (if I remember right), I bought it off ebay for around $50, and the second is a 571D, bought from KEH for about $60. I got rid of the first when the outer element got some play in it and it turned into a soft focus lens. The second has held up alot better. I've used it just as a general use lens but I try to keep it between 50mm and 150mm, before that it's got too much distortion and after that its too soft. Autofocus is rather slow in low light and the contrast sucks 90% of the time. I still have it around because it fits a gap in my lens selection. I suppose it would be a great lens to take on vacation (if you're just taking snap shots) since you wouldn't have to carry another lens to get a good range. Here's an shot from the lens: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=9177736size=o This was shot with an *Ist D, at 200mm F/5.6. You can tell that its plenty soft at the long end. http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~parsog/Guy/tamron28200.html - This page talks about the differences between the different versions but it doesn't mention anything before the 571D version, I think there were 2 before that. Joseph Tainter wrote: I just purchased a second *istD and it came with an in the box Tamron AF 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (if) Is it worth keeping or worth eBaying it? - Kevin, I have not used this. Probably some list members have. I believe, though, that Tamron has brought out different models of this, with newer ones being better performers. Older ones, from what I have read, weren't so good. You might want to determine which version you have. If this was bundled with a D, it may be old stock that someone was trying to move. You know, of course, that zooms with this great a range are not as good as zooms with a more conservative range. Joe
WTB: Tamron lens hood for SP 3.5/70-210
Hi, I bought this zoom without the lens hood, it's Lens # 19AH, dunno what's the # of the hood, but it has outer bayonet (meaning it bayonets to the inside of the lens outer barrel). The hood would really help - anyone has for sale? Thanks Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tamron Lens Cap
Hello. Someone (whose enquiry was mislaid) asked about a replacement cap for a Tamron 300mm F2.8. It turned up on our delivery from Japan. So, whoever you are, we have it for you. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Tamron lens advise requested f1:3.8-4.0 80-210mm
Todd, Thanks for your help on this question and the flash question. Frits While I can't find this exact lens, I'd say not too much, unfortunently. Probably $50 with that dent. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1237402543 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1237851344 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1241636108 Todd At 07:57 PM 6/4/01 +0100, you wrote: A colleague of my wants to sell some of his equipment. I'll take his ME Super with a 50mm/f1.7, but there is also a Tamron lens in the kit. I want to offer him to sell it for him on eBay, but I have no idea about the value of this lens, can someone advise please? TAMRON CF TELE MACRO BBAR MC o58 (means round 58mm filter size) 30 - 11.1 (30 degrees to 11.1 degrees) 1:3.8-1:4 80-210mm 103A No.3049800 Build like a tank, one ring focus/zoom, very smooth operation, not loose. Ding on front barrel preventing the use of a filter at the moment, no other obvious signs of use, no brassing, etc., glass is clean and free of damage and fungus, adaptall mount for Pentax K mount front and end caps included Frits - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tamron lens advise requested f1:3.8-4.0 80-210mm
A colleague of my wants to sell some of his equipment. I'll take his ME Super with a 50mm/f1.7, but there is also a Tamron lens in the kit. I want to offer him to sell it for him on eBay, but I have no idea about the value of this lens, can someone advise please? TAMRON CF TELE MACRO BBAR MC o58 (means round 58mm filter size) 30 - 11.1 (30 degrees to 11.1 degrees) 1:3.8-1:4 80-210mm 103A No.3049800 Build like a tank, one ring focus/zoom, very smooth operation, not loose. Ding on front barrel preventing the use of a filter at the moment, no other obvious signs of use, no brassing, etc., glass is clean and free of damage and fungus, adaptall mount for Pentax K mount front and end caps included Frits - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron lens advise requested f1:3.8-4.0 80-210mm
While I can't find this exact lens, I'd say not too much, unfortunently. Probably $50 with that dent. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1237402543 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1237851344 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1241636108 Todd At 07:57 PM 6/4/01 +0100, you wrote: A colleague of my wants to sell some of his equipment. I'll take his ME Super with a 50mm/f1.7, but there is also a Tamron lens in the kit. I want to offer him to sell it for him on eBay, but I have no idea about the value of this lens, can someone advise please? TAMRON CF TELE MACRO BBAR MC o58 (means round 58mm filter size) 30 - 11.1 (30 degrees to 11.1 degrees) 1:3.8-1:4 80-210mm 103A No.3049800 Build like a tank, one ring focus/zoom, very smooth operation, not loose. Ding on front barrel preventing the use of a filter at the moment, no other obvious signs of use, no brassing, etc., glass is clean and free of damage and fungus, adaptall mount for Pentax K mount front and end caps included Frits - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron Lens
At 12:04 PM 3/17/2001 -0600, Gary wrote: Has anyone used the Tamron 28-105 f4-5.6 AF lens? If so, can you give me some info regarging it's sharpness, bokeh, contrast, and build quality? Sharpness: Surprisingly good. Some fall-off at 105mm wide open Bokey?? Dont know. Too subjective. Contrast Good--except watch for serious sun flare problems. Build Quality. Plastic-- but surprisingly good. A decent lens. But not good enough. I sold mine. --George Stanley, Studio City, Ca., USA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
