Crescent Moon; Setting Sun; Egret: Tamron Tele Tests
Sep 13, 2019 22:30:42 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
I have Canon and Nikon crop and FF bodies. Lots of L and Nikor glass. Also some Tamron and Sigma zooms which are good. I can't give any of them up. Love them all, though Canon L primes a bit more sometimes.
Took both my Tamron tele zooms out for some tests this past few months. Many here have stated the T150-600 G1 is too soft compared to G2 - especially at 600mm. Same with the T 18-400 - especially at 400. I find truth in those findings. But I also have found that with good lighting and technique, good results can still be had with both my 150-600 G1 and very versatile 18-400. What I do is not unusual or secret. For tight zooms, I pull the 150-600 G1 back to about 550 max, and then crop in PP a bit if needed. Results have been sharp. With the T18-400, I stay at about 355max, and crop if needed in PP. Also respectable results. I also find the Tamron 18-400 quite sharp at wide open zoom (19mm in my test case below). Here are some results from Rockwall, Tx, where we're building a new house, Long Beach, CA (moon pic) where were moving from, and Huntington Beach, CA Wet Lands (egrets).
Took both my Tamron tele zooms out for some tests this past few months. Many here have stated the T150-600 G1 is too soft compared to G2 - especially at 600mm. Same with the T 18-400 - especially at 400. I find truth in those findings. But I also have found that with good lighting and technique, good results can still be had with both my 150-600 G1 and very versatile 18-400. What I do is not unusual or secret. For tight zooms, I pull the 150-600 G1 back to about 550 max, and then crop in PP a bit if needed. Results have been sharp. With the T18-400, I stay at about 355max, and crop if needed in PP. Also respectable results. I also find the Tamron 18-400 quite sharp at wide open zoom (19mm in my test case below). Here are some results from Rockwall, Tx, where we're building a new house, Long Beach, CA (moon pic) where were moving from, and Huntington Beach, CA Wet Lands (egrets).
Tamron G1 at about 550 on Canon FF
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Tamron G1 at about 550 on Canon FF
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Tamron 18-400 at 19mm on Canon APS-C
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Tamron 18-400 at 355mm on Canon APS-C
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Tamron 18-400 at 355mm on Canon APS-C
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Sep 13, 2019 23:30:12 #
That first one proves what sharpness can be when you have the right lens and have picked an optimal focal distance for the lens. So sharp I can almost feel the feathers brush my hand! Beautiful.
I know from using my much-less-sharp cheaper zoom lenses that they have an optimal range they work best at. Good job!
And enjoy your new home!
I know from using my much-less-sharp cheaper zoom lenses that they have an optimal range they work best at. Good job!
And enjoy your new home!
Sep 14, 2019 01:11:10 #
What a majestic bird. Your work is quite stunning. You my friend are definately a photographer.
Sep 14, 2019 09:16:01 #
Sep 14, 2019 10:42:58 #
Fine captures of essential elements. Although the wide angle distorts the perspective on the house in #2, it is impressive, perhaps your intent.
Sep 14, 2019 12:00:22 #
Sep 15, 2019 20:06:24 #
Sep 15, 2019 20:07:12 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
BlueMorel wrote:
That first one proves what sharpness can be when you have the right lens and have picked an optimal focal distance for the lens. So sharp I can almost feel the feathers brush my hand! Beautiful.
I know from using my much-less-sharp cheaper zoom lenses that they have an optimal range they work best at. Good job!
And enjoy your new home!
I know from using my much-less-sharp cheaper zoom lenses that they have an optimal range they work best at. Good job!
And enjoy your new home!
Thanks for your feedback.
Sep 15, 2019 20:07:46 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
lilac wrote:
What a majestic bird. Your work is quite stunning. You my friend are definately a photographer.
Appreciate your comments. Thank you.
Sep 15, 2019 20:09:45 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
artBob wrote:
Fine captures of essential elements. Although the wide angle distorts the perspective on the house in #2, it is impressive, perhaps your intent.
Yes, intent was to see both the wide effect and the detail level of the 18-400 near wide open. 19mm was close enough. Thanks for your comments.
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