On Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:27:04 -0700, Joseph Tainter wrote > Joseph Tainter wrote: > > http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2007/0307_a001.html > > > > It's a macro, like the new Sigma. According to tests, the Sigma achieved > > its macro capability by design compromises elsewhere. It is weak > at the > long end. If I were shopping for such a lens (I have the > older, > non-macro Sigma EX 70-200 F2.8), I would rather that it be > good at 200 > mm than that it have macro capability. > > So I will > be interested to see what reviews say of the Tamron--whether > > Tamron also made design compromises to achieve macro capability. > > > Joe > > > Tamron's pulled off the 'not-quite-macro' already with the 28-75 and > 17-50, bth of which are superb lenses. I don't see why theywouldn't wit > the 70-200. > > -Adam > > ----- > > Tamron might do a better job. When they make a lens similar to a > Sigma model, they often seem to do it better. But if I was in the > market for such a lens, I would wait for reviews. If it was a non- > macro, I might buy it even before reviews come out. > > I wonder what a 200-500 mm F2.8 from Tamron would be like? > > Joe
They're going to have their work cut out to better the older non macro Sigma, but I can honestly say the 28-75 is stunning on film and digital. John ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
