Lens review
Apr 24, 2012 11:38:49 #
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
Apr 25, 2012 06:51:03 #
Apr 25, 2012 07:44:32 #
Gayle Crawford wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
Rather than relying on "someone who has one," read online reviews. I have several lenses, and I would give them all good reviews, but I'm sure that they are not the best in the world.
Go to dpreview.com and kenrockwell.com. Also, Google 90mm f2.8 and see reviews of lenses of that type.
Apr 25, 2012 07:51:50 #
Well stated Jerry
jerryc41 wrote:
Rather than relying on "someone who has one," read online reviews. I have several lenses, and I would give them all good reviews, but I'm sure that they are not the best in the world.
Go to dpreview.com and kenrockwell.com. Also, Google 90mm f2.8 and see reviews of lenses of that type.
Gayle Crawford wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
Rather than relying on "someone who has one," read online reviews. I have several lenses, and I would give them all good reviews, but I'm sure that they are not the best in the world.
Go to dpreview.com and kenrockwell.com. Also, Google 90mm f2.8 and see reviews of lenses of that type.
Apr 25, 2012 08:46:29 #
Apr 25, 2012 09:04:26 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Gayle Crawford wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
excellent choice - used one for years
Apr 25, 2012 09:05:21 #
Fred Miranda is also a great place for real world reviews of gear that people actually own.
Apr 25, 2012 09:29:48 #
I had one of these years ago, used it on my beloved old Pentax KX (with mirror lockup) 35mm body. Excellent lens, very sharp. As I recall however, it went only to 1:2 and required a short extension tube to achieve 1:1 or larger. I sold it a few months ago on E-Bay only because I switched to Canon when going digital.
Gayle Crawford wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
Apr 25, 2012 09:33:32 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
docrob wrote:
excellent choice - used one for years
Gayle Crawford wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with the older Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro manual focus lens?? I am thinking of buying this lens but don't know anyone who has one.
excellent choice - used one for years
and still use it
Apr 25, 2012 10:56:34 #
Taken with old Tamron 90mm Macro, via Sony Nex-7 and adapter.
Viburnum flower head
Full size detail
Apr 25, 2012 11:07:07 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Griff wrote:
Taken with old Tamron 90mm Macro, via Sony Nex-7 and adapter.
so ummm are you showing us the lens is good?
Apr 25, 2012 12:23:37 #
Its not the lens, its the photograph. Sit back and enjoy the
image rather than looking for lens issues. I enjoy using all
sorts of lenses that some people would throw out. I was given
a 28mm Nikon mount Albinar (whats that?) which I have on
my M-9 right now for fun. In fact my sister was throwing it out.
To my belief about the most expensive used Leica lens is
a soft-focus rig .. go figure.
image rather than looking for lens issues. I enjoy using all
sorts of lenses that some people would throw out. I was given
a 28mm Nikon mount Albinar (whats that?) which I have on
my M-9 right now for fun. In fact my sister was throwing it out.
To my belief about the most expensive used Leica lens is
a soft-focus rig .. go figure.
Apr 25, 2012 18:01:54 #
Research it before you buy. You will get a different answer from everyone. Your the one that has to be happy with it!! If not return it.
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