I recently aquired a Mamiya/Sekor Auto SX lens with a 300mm F5.6 spec. I bought this as a collector item mainly as I already have a like new SMCT 300mm F4. But as I ran a test roll with it to check it out I found the 300mm F5.6 compactness is a definate plus and in daylight 300mm F5.6 is still very easy to focus. I don't think I would mind actully using it next time, the smaller size and weight is most welcome so I can recommend the tamron on those virtues at least. ( BTW, I paid more for something probably not as good as the Tamron SP version). JCO
-----Original Message----- From: Peter Jordan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 2:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Tamron SP 300mm f/5.6 This is the non-Pentax lens I have that's on my "prise from my cold dead hands" list. Small, cracking price / performance ratio and hand holdable. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 4:29 PM Subject: FS: Tamron SP 300mm f/5.6 > This is an older lens, affectionately known as the "Stovepipe", I > presume > for its total lack of style. > It's a straight up, no frills, no nonsense, telephoto lens. > This one has an Adaptall 2 mount, and so is compatable with the newer > cameras such as the ist series of film and digital bodies. > This is a good lens for someone wanting to get a longer prime lens for not > much money. > Pictures of the lens, and pictures taken with it (on DSLR) available to > interested parties. > I'd like to get US$75.00 for it, and for that, I'll even include shipping. > Please reply to: > w_robb at accesscomm.ca > > Thanks > > William Robb > >
