Stan
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Post by Stan on Dec 14, 2013 0:18:33 GMT -5
Well, my slow Tamron acquisition model makes a little more progress today as the Adaptall-2 28-50mm arrived. Having never owned one, I was just guessing at it's physical attributes based on the specs. It turned out pretty well. In fact, true to it's original goal of being able to fit in the old style camera "every-ready" cases, this thing is basically the size of the "normal" lens. Given it's short length and 58mm filter thread, it is indeed an excellent size match for my D40. It looks like it was made for it.
A few grab shots around a fairly dark house, seem to look pretty good. I'll know more after I get out this weekend and shoot some pictures with it. For now, I'm just excited to have it!
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Stan
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Post by Stan on Dec 16, 2013 0:52:49 GMT -5
I didn't get to shoot with it as much as I wanted to, but here's an image from yesterday that gives an idea of what it's sharpness and color is like. Of course, it's just a jpeg and cut down to 80% at that, but I'm fairly happy with it. We'll be going on a short trip next weekend, which should be a great opportunity to give it a proper "shake-down" cruise. Attachment Deleted
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daveh
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Post by daveh on Jan 7, 2014 19:34:26 GMT -5
Years and years ago I bought a Tamron Adaptall in Topcon bayonet fitting. I've never got round to buying a lens to go with it.
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Post by mickeyobe on Jan 8, 2014 23:25:26 GMT -5
Years and years ago I bought a Tamron Adaptall in Topcon bayonet fitting. I've never got round to buying a lens to go with it. Dave, A lens would almost certainly improve the pictures. Mickey
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daveh
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Post by daveh on Jan 11, 2014 21:54:16 GMT -5
Mickey, quite right, but I do have some Topcon prime lenses which are superbly constructed.
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Stan
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Post by Stan on Jun 16, 2014 1:24:29 GMT -5
I understand from my brother (among others) who has an RE Super that the Topcon glass is excellent. I have an old Uni with a couple of lenses. Unfortunately, it's not in operating condition.
So far, I've been very pleased with my budding Tamron collection.
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Post by truls on Jun 17, 2014 15:29:58 GMT -5
I also have Tamron 28-50, it is a good lens both optically and very useful focal length. On film pictures are sharp (enough) and has good contrast. Not least, minimum focusing distance is handy (10x15 cm - 4x6 inches), not real macro but close up.
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Stan
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Post by Stan on Jun 24, 2014 10:38:23 GMT -5
I haven't tried mine on film yet, since I don't have an operating Nikon film camera (or another Adaptall 2 mount). However, it's been a revelation on my Nikon D40. The size and operation is perfect for that camera.....as long as you're willing to do everything strictly manual, that is!
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