Many years ago I purchased a Tamron (I believe) 500 mirror for my M series bodies and K-1000. There was noticable loss of sharpess but contrast really took the big hit. It eventually was stolen from my car while on a trip (along with a Vivitar 283 flash and SMC-M 135/3.5 lens). I replaced the flash and the 135 but not the mirror lens. I don't think the mirrors can compare image-wise to the optical tele's but the optical lens can't compare to the mirror in price. If you need a long lens at an affordable price, by all means try one. I've got one shot with the 500 mirror on my web site: http://people.mn.mediaone.net/sscott2/Text_Files/bottle.htm Regards, Steve S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello folk, new guy again. > > I am considering a 500mm tele addition to my modest stable. I have two alternatives >presently, one is a Tamron f8 mirror tele and the other is an Pentax f8 optical tele. >What advice have you for a rank amateur? > > BTW, Many thanks to all who responded on the zoom lens query! I went with the Tamron >100-300 Macro. Nice save, gentlemen!!! > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
