I am thrilled to receive my new used lens with Tamron SP 80-200mm f/2.8 adaptall-2 30A. It is my upgrade and replacement for Tokina AT-x SD 80-200mm f/2.8 with 'A'. I have not seen a lens of this weight over 3 lbs and even the lens hood is a metal and has a leathery gripping sleeve similar to those found in the the focusing ring sleeve. It is such a well built lens and I think this is the BEST adaptall-2 lens that I have ever touched. I thought of disposing of my other Tamron SP 70-210mm f/3.5 adaptall-2 19AH but I was glad no one shows serious interest when I listed it for $120. The 30A cost more in the ball park of $200 to $350. I once saw a used one for $200 and I hesitated due to its weight. And this one that I get don't come with a tripod collar ring and I happen to have a matching Canon 3rd party tripod ring for cheap. It will do fine for nowMetal lens hood reverse mounted
The most heavy duty lens hood that I have seen
extremely well done in mounting and dismounting
solid like a industrial steel pipe with style
Model #: 82FH
The most heavy duty lens hood that I have seen
extremely well done in mounting and dismounting
solid like a industrial steel pipe with style
Model #: 82FH
A temporary tripod ring with 66mm
for Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L lens
The most heavy duty metal lens hood
that I have ever used
for Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L lens
The most heavy duty metal lens hood
that I have ever used
Filter size is 77mm
The focusing ring is again top-notch like the 19AH
no zoom creep,
quick focusing with precision
about 3/5 turn in the focus throw
This lens make you scream with joy in manual focusing
Lens Hood and Tamron SP flat field 2x Telconverter 01F
With 2x Teleconverter 01F mounted
no zoom creep,
quick focusing with precision
about 3/5 turn in the focus throw
This lens make you scream with joy in manual focusing
Lens Hood and Tamron SP flat field 2x Telconverter 01F
With 2x Teleconverter 01F mounted
Rightly deserves the Tamron adaptall-2 p/ka adapter
I tried out few test shots in wide aperture and normal use. I was blown away with great bokeh, sharpness and ease of use with the lens. It is no doubt quite heavy but I see it as second nature when a lens can offer outstanding image quality at wide aperture. I will hopefully study the lens and share with my friends soon.
1/250 sec, f/2.8, 85mm, iso 100, +0.3 Ev
1/200 sec, f/5.6, 150mm, iso 200, 0 Ev
1/60 sec, f/5.6, 150mm, iso 200, 0 Ev
1/100 sec, f/5.6, 150mm, iso 200, 0 Ev
1/80 sec, f/5.6, 150mm, iso 200, 0 Ev
Impressions & Notes
- This is the best manual focus zoom lens that I have ever used.
- I consider myself extremely lucky and not shy away from the heavy weight.
- I will test more and update my impressions.
- I am so far blown away with image quality and build of this zoom lens. It is in another class by itself in the SP adaptall-2 lens collection.
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9 comments:
Hin, Everything I have ever read on this lens is positive. I look forward to reading more of your findings.
Could you post a photo of the lens attached to the camera? I would like to see a reference to the size. Also, what is an adaptall??
That bokeh in that first shot is creamy... oh my...
@Javier, much thanks for the visit and comment. I am nuts about the new toy. I wish I have your muscular arms and I am all set for the heavier setup
@Somanna, though the lens is heavy, it is not too big. It is roughly the size of the DA* 50-135mm with bigger filter size in 77mm. But it is much heavier than the DA* zoom. I will hopefully post a comparison picture later.
@Somanna, I was wrong about its size. The lens is much bigger than the DA* 50-135mm when I put them next to each other. What was I thinking?
Nice to know that the (cheap) Canon 3rd party tripod ring fit the Tamron. I think it's the one for the Canon 70-200mm f/4 L. Is their quality acceptable for sporadic, non professional use or just a waste of money?
It is good that you ask. That tripod ring is extremely good with the Tamron lens. I bought it based on my findings that it works with Pentax FA* 300mm f/4.5 and I hope it works with my F* 300mm f/4.5. It doesn't work on my F* 300mm as it is a bit bigger than the len barrel. With the Tamron, it is a bit tight but still manage to close down for a tight fit. The tripod actually help me to stabilize my use with the heavy lens in a strange way. I will recommend that tripod to others but the size may not fit to all lenses mentioned.
Got a copy of this lens recently. But from 80-100mm, it can not focus to infinity. Does yours have the same problem? Thanks.
BTW, I confirm that this is a fantastic lens in terms of image quality. For sure more test is needed.
Mine does not have any problem with infinity focus in 80-100mm range. Please do check if your adaptall-2 adapter can work without issues if you happen to have another adaptall-2 lens. A recent shoot that I did with Bunnies and Cats
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