Re: Opinions on the Tamron 90/2.8 Lens

2002-10-19 Thread Frits Wüthrich
I have this lens, and I love it. Since I have my 24-90mm Pentax, I seem to be using it more for Macro only, and less for general stuff. I can recommend it. For portraiture, it could be too sharp according to a lot of peoples opinions. I did notice one thing that is a bit less: flare. It is

Re: Opinions on the Tamron 90/2.8 Lens

2002-10-17 Thread Terence Mac Goff
I presume you're talking about the 90/2.8 1:1 AF Macro? I've currently got the AF version, and I had the MF version prior to that. Its a superb all round lens, sharp as a tack, and with excellent Bokeh (to my poorly trained eye!). Also, the 1:1 without the use of tubes is quite handy! It

Re: Opinions on the Tamron 90/2.8 Lens

2002-10-17 Thread Fred
I was wondering if anyone could provide an opinion on this Tamron lens being used as a portrait lens? I'm thinking of taking the plunge on a serious portrait lens (AF) for about $400. I presume you're talking about the 90/2.8 1:1 AF Macro? [snip] Its a superb all round lens, sharp as a tack,