?Tamron 90/2.5

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
Locally, Cord camera has a Tamron Adaptall2 90/2.5. I've no interest in such, but if anyone else does... ... and if it compares favorably to the others that are discussed regularly I'll get the price for you. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us

Re: ?Tamron 90/2.5

2004-09-03 Thread Fred
> Locally, Cord camera has a Tamron Adaptall2 90/2.5. I've no > interest in such, but if anyone else does... ... and if it > compares favorably to the others that are discussed regularly > I'll get the price for you. If anyone is interested, he/she might want to know some details, to distingu

Re: ?Tamron 90/2.5

2004-09-03 Thread Alan Chan
The old one has metal contruction while the newer one has a more AF look. Just don't forget the 1:1 extension tube. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan If anyone is interested, he/she might want to know some details, to distinguish which model it actually is. I think there are at least two Ta

Re: Tamron 90/2.5 in AF?

2001-02-15 Thread Tiger Moses
I just acquired the 90mm 2.8 AF in our mount in January, from B&H. Awesome lens! I am quiet please with its speed and performance as a 90mm and as a macro. It even had a $50 rebate when I bought it! At 07:34 PM 2/15/2001 +, you wrote: >Hi, anyone knows, whether the older Tamron 90/

Re: Tamron 90/2.5 in AF?

2001-02-15 Thread J. Hein
Dear Tiger, did I read right, you bought the new 2.8 version which goes down to 1:1, correct? I am not really sure I want/need that, but one of my concerns is its manual focus capability. I understand on MF it goes in less than a full turn (330 deg or so) from infinity to 1:1. The 90/2.5 MF I ha

Re: Tamron 90/2.5 Macro, $140 [with mount?]

2001-04-13 Thread Jeff Tokayer
Not necessarily. It could suggest that the lens is capable of that. In any event, I'll keep mine (including the matched multiplier and hood) Jeff - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 12:11 PM Subject: FS: Ta

Handling: Pentax M 85/2 vs Tamron 90/2.5

2001-04-04 Thread J. Hein
I received a Pentax M 85/2 to replace my stolen Tamron 90/2.5 with. There was a lot of discussion recently and someone wrote he prefers the Tamron over the small Pentax, I want to add my two pennies on the handling. Since I didn't get any pictures back yet, it is just the handling. I use

PAW: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-04 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=180060 If I were Joe now, I would be very saddened by having to part with such a lens... [wink] I am sorry for posting too many PAWs almost at once :). Boris

RE: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-05 Thread Markus Maurer
t;>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: PAW: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got) >> >> >>Hi! >> >>http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=180060 >> >>If I were Joe now, I would be very saddened by having to part with suc

RE: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-08 Thread Jens Bladt
16:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got) Hi Boris a really nice photo. Did you ever see my past emails recomending the Tamron SP 90mm Macro twice for you? Now you know why greetings Markus >>-Original Message- &g

Re: Handling: Pentax M 85/2 vs Tamron 90/2.5

2001-04-04 Thread William Johnson
J. Hein wrote: >Hope this is of interest to at least some members. It was to me. I just picked up one of these (SMC 85/2 "M") about a week and a half ago, and I too like the long throw of the focus ring. It seems that it makes it easier to use for portrait pictures. I have so far been satis

Re: Handling: Pentax M 85/2 vs Tamron 90/2.5

2001-04-05 Thread J. Hein
> Hi Joachim. > > I think those are very different lenses both in purpose and in > performance. > The handling of the 85/2 is great for me, especially on a smallish > camera as the Program A I own. > The long throw of the focusing helicoid is very useful when you're > trying to set the exact point

Re: Handling: Pentax M 85/2 vs Tamron 90/2.5

2001-04-05 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
It seems that these days, my main opportunity to take pictures is while taking a walk. Last Sunday, instead of going out with my 50/1.4A, I used my neglected 85/2. You know what? It was just the ticket for the two shots I took: a man teaching soccer to his small son, and a bird's nest low in a tre

Re: Handling: Pentax M 85/2 vs Tamron 90/2.5

2001-04-05 Thread Flavio Minelli
"J. Hein" wrote: > ... > > > Since the Tamron is easier to come by, slightly less expensive and > offers close focusing over the Pentax there is a strong tempation to > buy it over the Pentax. I wanted to point out that there are areas, > where the Pentax has a clear edge over the Tamron, which

Re: PAW: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-04 Thread Bruce Dayton
Boris, I have seen just the eyes done before and I gotta say that I really like the amount of face in this one. I also like it not centered. Quite a compelling photo. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, April 4, 2005, 9:49:55 PM, you wrote: BL> Hi! BL> http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?pho

Re: PAW: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-05 Thread Kenneth Waller
Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got) Hi! http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=180060 If I were Joe now, I would be very saddened by having to part with such a lens... [wink] I am sorry for posting too many PAWs almost at once :). Boris __

Re: PAW: No Title (Really trying Tamron 90/2.5 I've got)

2005-04-05 Thread frank theriault
On Apr 5, 2005 12:49 AM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=180060 > > If I were Joe now, I would be very saddened by having to part with such > a lens... [wink] > > I am sorry for posting too many PAWs almost at once :). > > Bor

Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta mron-9025-v.html -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta > mron-9025-v.html > > >

RE: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 4:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 Is tha

Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? >You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). >Regards, Bob S. Of course. But I can only test what I own. And because these are both affordable and popular I thought a comparison was in order. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

RE: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 4:49 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 >

Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta mron-9025-v.html I have the 49 mm version of the Tamron - had it for decades and it's great with one exception, as mentioned in this thread of a few months ago: http://pdml.net/pip

Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
JCO, This is the 49mm version Brian, It does exhibit the center spot issue when I use the flash. Haven't seen it under natural light yet. I've not tried using a hood yet. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4

2012-10-07 Thread Toine
4:05 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 > > Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? > You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). > Regards, Bob S. >