Just a small correction: The Pentax is the same as the version 2 Tamron Super (with 0.52m close focus at 135mm).
I had both the 1st Tamron (with no close focus) and then the Pentax version (which was definitely an improved version in more ways than just the close focus). Regards Nenad ----- Original Message ----- From: Kent Gittings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 1:53 AM Subject: RE: Tamron & Pentax was Pentax USA > Tamron Generations as I understand them: > 1. 28-200/3.8-5.6 LD (same as Pentax) (no close focus) > 2. 28-200/3.8-5.6 LD Super (close focus at 135mm) > 3. 28-200/3.8-5.6 LD Super II (closer focus throughout range) > 4 28-200/3.8-5.6 XR Super (not sure on this one as haven't played with one) > > Kent Gittings > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Raimo Korhonen > Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 12:42 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Vs: Tamron & Pentax was Pentax USA > > > Is the Tamron the current version - which is 3rd generation? Pentax is the > 1st generation. > All the best! > Raimo > Personal photography homepage at > http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen > > -----Alkuper�inen viesti----- > L�hett�j�: Mick Maguire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > P�iv�: 02. marraskuuta 2001 16:02 > Aihe: RE: Tamron & Pentax was Pentax USA > > > >Assuming I have the right lenses the Tamron and Pentax product don't appear > >to be exactly the same. i.e. they do not appear to be rebadging, however > >they do look similar which probably belies their manufacturer. also of note > >is that this is an SMCP lens which means it uses Pentax patented coatings > >(perhaps the technology is licensed to Tamron as well though). anyway, > judge > >for yourself and take a look at the specs of the two side by side: > > > >Tamron AF28-200mm XR Super Zoom: > > > >taken from: > >http://www.tamron.com/35mm/35mm_af/a28200a03.htm > > > >Lens Construction (Groups/Elements) 14-10 > >Angle of View 75�-12� > >Type of Zooming Rotation > >Diaphragm Blade Number 7 > >Minimum Aperture F/22 > >Minimum Focus 19.3in.(0.49m) > >Macro Mag. Ratio 1:4.0 (at 200) > >Filter Diameter �62 > >Weight 12.5oz. (354gm) > >Diameter x Length �2.8 x 3.0in. > >(�71 x 75.2mm) > >Accessory Lens hood > > > >Pentax SMCP-FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 AL : > > > >taken from from: > >http://www.pentax.com/products/lenses/lense_model.cfm?&lenseType=35mm&lense > S > >eries=FA&lenseModel=FA%2DZoom > > > >Minimum Aperture: 32 > >Lens Construction: 14 groups 16 elements > >Angle of View: 75�-12.5� > >Diaphragm: Fully automatic > >Minimum Focusing Distance: .52m (1.7 ft.) at 135mm > >Macro Magnification: 0.21x at 135mm > >Filter Size: 72mm > >Lens Hood: Included > >Lens Case: 33925 S80-160 > >Maximum Diameter & Length: 78mm x 83mm > >Front Case Size: None Available > >Weight: 16.4 oz. > > > >Regards, > >/\/\ick... - 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 .
