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18-11-2009, 12:14pm
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I'm Getting A Tamron 90mm Macro!
After doing lots of reading on this forum I decided the Tamron 90mm Macro was the way to go for me. Searched first on Ebay and found several Hong Kong sellers with good prices ($429 + free postage) but only Canon and Nikon mounts. So I messaged three stores (DigitalRev, Citiwide, Sighterz) re a Pentax mount. All came back saying Pentax wasn't available right now. There was one store in Australia selling it for $550 + postage. Then I found a listing from someone in Queensland selling a brand new never used Pentax version. I bid and got it for $432 + $20 postage. You beauty! I'm now anxiously waiting for it to arrive so I can start to try and emulate some of the fantastic macro shots shown on this forum taken with this lens.
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18-11-2009, 12:26pm
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Congrats Doug,
the tamron is a great value for money lens.
You'll have lots of enjoyment from it.
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18-11-2009, 3:31pm
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good for you Doug. I love mine.
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Nikon: D80, 12-24 f4, 17-55 f2.8, 18-135, 70-300VR, 35f2, SB 400, SB 600, TC-201 2x converter. Tamron: 90 macro 2.8 Kenko ext. tubes. Photoshop CS2.
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18-11-2009, 5:38pm
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It's a great lens - very sharp  I'm sure you'll love it
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Cat (aka Cathy) - Another Canon user - 400D, 18-55,75-300mm Kit Lens,50mm f1.8, Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro, Sigma 28-70 f2.8-4 DG,UV and CPL Filter, 430 EX II Speedlight, Tripod and a willingness to learn
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18-11-2009, 6:45pm
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The Tammy 90 is a brilliant piece of glass, it hasn't left my D40 camera body for goodness knows how long now!!!
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Gear: Nikon D90, Nikon 18-105mm VR, Nikon 70-300mm VR, Tamron 90mm Macro Di, SB400 speedlight, Panasonic FH20, and all sorts of stuff 
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18-11-2009, 6:50pm
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I'm sure your new lens will bring you many hours of pleasure Macro is an amazing world !
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18-11-2009, 7:43pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seastorm
The Tammy 90 is a brilliant piece of glass, it hasn't left my D40 camera body for goodness knows how long now!!!
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Same here lol the tammy tends to stay on here most time also - very versatile
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21-11-2009, 4:27pm
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Wow, $432 was a good price. I just paid $550 delivered for mine (from Hong Kong). Well scored, have fun using it.
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21-11-2009, 7:25pm
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G'day John
My lens finally arrived yesterday and I'm rapt. I have just started a thread asking for advice from other users about how to get the most from this lens. Might be helpful for you too if I get some replies.
Doug
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21-11-2009, 7:51pm
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Hey Doug, I bet you are rapt.
I'll keep my eye on your new thread, cause I'm also keen to learn how to get the best from the lens.
I only got to play with mine for two days before I had to fly back out for work. I'm not going to get my hands back on it now until next Friday...  I'll just have to look at everyone elses piccy's on the forum till then.
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21-11-2009, 9:18pm
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Hiya Doug ,about this tamron is it the Di version,and a few shots to grease my taste buds
cheers
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22-11-2009, 12:29pm
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Hi Cupic
Yes it is the Di. Unfortunately I have commitments this weekend so haven't had a chance to try out the lens properly other than to ascertain that it all functions correctly. I will get in to it this week hopefully and post some results.
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26-11-2009, 3:36pm
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The Tammy 90 is a great macro lens but don't forget that it can be awesome for portraits as well.
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29-11-2009, 5:19am
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K20D with Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5
I have this lens and I am exceptionly pleased with it as I only paid $50 for it as well, so you will be pleased with the Di version as well.
I am yet to try it for portraits, but I will do that today, weather permitting.
Regards,
Gordon.
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29-11-2009, 1:08pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gordon_l34
I have this lens and I am exceptionly pleased with it as I only paid $50 for it as well, so you will be pleased with the Di version as well.
I am yet to try it for portraits, but I will do that today, weather permitting.
Regards,
Gordon.
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WOW where'd you get one for $50  Great bargain gather a 2nd hand one at that price
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06-12-2009, 12:56pm
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i have the Tamron DI and the Pentax FA 100 ... the only difference i see in the pics is the Pentax shoots a little warmer.
both are great.
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01-01-2010, 2:16pm
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Received my Tammy a few days ago and all I can say its been worth the wait on the K10d its great but on the k20D its epic will post in the future
cheers
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