Tamron lense
Jul 29, 2013 08:42:41 #
brian43053
Loc: Buffalo, NY
Anyone here familiar with the Tamron 90mm 2.8 DiSp A/M 1:1 marco lens? I'm thinking about getting this for my Sony A77. Opinions are welcome.
Jul 29, 2013 08:44:54 #
brian43053 wrote:
Anyone here familiar with the Tamron 90mm 2.8 DiSp A/M 1:1 marco lens? I'm thinking about getting this for my Sony A77. Opinions are welcome.
Go to this site and compare the Tamron with other similar lenses. You can also select the camera to see what difference it makes.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Compare-Camera-Lenses
Jul 29, 2013 08:46:55 #
I have that lens in my rental inventory in a Canon mount, as well as the Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro. The Canon renters prefer the Tamron for sharpness and color, I have to agree based on the comparison images I have shot.
Jul 29, 2013 20:08:15 #
I have that lens & use it on my D7100. I used it for macro initially. I lost interest in macro, & now use it occasionally for 'ordinary' outdoor stuff, where it excels. It is razor sharp, even on f2.8-it's only downside is that it is a prime lens, rather then an ever popular zoom. I don't do portraits, but I believe it is a good portrait lens. :-)
Jul 29, 2013 20:23:38 #
Jul 29, 2013 20:26:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I have that lens in my rental inventory in a Canon mount, as well as the Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro. The Canon renters prefer the Tamron for sharpness and color, I have to agree based on the comparison images I have shot.
Good to know! Thanks MT!
I recommended one for a Nikon user and it seems like a great alternative to the OEM lens he was looking at. He didn't need the VR (IS).
Jul 30, 2013 07:37:53 #
brian43053 wrote:
Anyone here familiar with the Tamron 90mm 2.8 DiSp A/M 1:1 marco lens? I'm thinking about getting this for my Sony A77. Opinions are welcome.
I use one on my Nikon D7000 and its a great lens for the money. I will go through some of my pics and post some taken with it.
There is two versions of this lens, a newer model about $100 more than the older version, some minor differences but to me not the difference in the money. Made some comparisons at the camera store and could not tell that much difference. The new model does have a different method of switching from Auto focus to Manual focus. Still no big thing.
Jul 30, 2013 07:51:56 #
brian43053
Loc: Buffalo, NY
thanx a lot - i'd love to see some pics. i'm thinking about using it for portraits also.
Jul 30, 2013 08:02:54 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
Great lens, very sharp, have used it on Nikon D7000. Google "Mike Moats" a pro Macro shooter who shoots Tamron, for some examples of what that lens can do in the hands of someone who really knows Macro
Jul 30, 2013 09:01:02 #
Using it on my Nikon D7000. It is a very sharp lens, well made and highly recommended. You can use it on a full frame sensor as well.
Jul 30, 2013 09:37:28 #
brian43053 wrote:
Anyone here familiar with the Tamron 90mm 2.8 DiSp A/M 1:1 marco lens? I'm thinking about getting this for my Sony A77. Opinions are welcome.
I have the lens, and have always enjoyed using it. Here's a recently taken sample. This is from a Nikon D600.
Butterfly
Jul 30, 2013 09:44:12 #
brian43053
Loc: Buffalo, NY
very cool - thanx. think i'll get it for myself today when I go out to lunch!!
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