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hwirt
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A test shot with new (to me) Minolta (beer can) 70-210MM lens. Handheld exposure 1/20 sec; focal length 200 MM, F 6.3, ISO 1000
A sleepy cat:
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A sleepy cat:
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hwirt
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New Tamron 28-75MM F2.8 Lens Test Shot, ISO 100, 1/160, F5, 75MM
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chillwolf
"Play 'em off!"
Looks like that Tamron does a pretty nice job. Would like to see one done at F2.8.
Bobcat crossing the back yard shot from the living room window. Not the greatest quality but we were fortunate to get a shot at all.
We also spotted a big black bear next to the woodpile but he didn't want to pose for a picture. Measuring the concrete blocks he was standing next to he was 40 inches at the shoulder.
Two very rare and unusual sightings in one night.
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We also spotted a big black bear next to the woodpile but he didn't want to pose for a picture. Measuring the concrete blocks he was standing next to he was 40 inches at the shoulder.
Two very rare and unusual sightings in one night.
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hwirt
Super Member
The center looks quite sharp at F2.8, but shows some softness and vignetting at the edges. (The vignetting and some of the geometric issues are corrected by Photoshop or Lightroom by selecting this models lens correction setting)
Tamron 28-75 MM F2.8 - Test shot taken at F2.8, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 70MM focal length.
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HeezDeadJim
Entrope Weasel
I tried to like a Tamron wide angle (the 18-50mm 2.8), but I didn't like where the AF button was. It was too high - 1:30/2 o'clock area compared to Canon's and Sigma's (the 17-50mm 2.8 version I bought) slightly above 3 o' clock.
I know it sounds like nitpicking, but the biggest problem I had with Tamron was because the focus direction was opposite of what Canon/Sigma lenses I have do. I've heard Nikon's turn the opposite direction, but when you have a many or even a few lenses that all focus one direction, it's a bugger trying to think the other direction when you switch to one specific lens.
Especially when I was trying to take videos with my DSLR, when the subject moved (usually my pets), I'd focus behind them when they'd be coming closer. It just made the videos look unprofessional and like some AF is getting confused while focusing (wish I could blame it on that, but it was me, LOL).
Tamron has gotten a lot better (including Sigma) with their quality. Some of their lenses are really good for a "cheaper" alternative to the 1st party counters.
I know it sounds like nitpicking, but the biggest problem I had with Tamron was because the focus direction was opposite of what Canon/Sigma lenses I have do. I've heard Nikon's turn the opposite direction, but when you have a many or even a few lenses that all focus one direction, it's a bugger trying to think the other direction when you switch to one specific lens.
Especially when I was trying to take videos with my DSLR, when the subject moved (usually my pets), I'd focus behind them when they'd be coming closer. It just made the videos look unprofessional and like some AF is getting confused while focusing (wish I could blame it on that, but it was me, LOL).
Tamron has gotten a lot better (including Sigma) with their quality. Some of their lenses are really good for a "cheaper" alternative to the 1st party counters.
hwirt
Super Member
No issue here with the AF button because the A99 can disengage the AF on any lens attached using a button conveniently placed on the back of the camera using the thumb of the grip hand. Never really noticed the direction of the manual focus as being an issue, it has a decently sized ring and is smooth and precise. If you read up on recent reviews you will find that Tamron is making some excellent and fairly expensive lenses, some of them outperforming the OEM manufacturers offerings.
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Sandy G
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I sure do wish I'd taken photos of Po-Jo, our Champion Angus bull.. In his youth, he won all sorts of awards..He was very gentle, at the end of his life, I'd go up to the farm, get a curry-comb, & scratch him all over.. He LOVED it...He'd stretch his neck out, close his eyes, lock his legs & sleep..I'd quit brushing him, he'd look around, softly go "Moooo.." like "You haven't brushed the OTHER side, yet".. I'd brush him, & would talk to him constantly. Considering that he'd lean into me, & didn't try to get away, I think he enjoyed being "Fooled With", almost as much as I enjoyed brushing him..
