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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses
listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said:
I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892887-REG/Tamron_90Mm_F_2_8_Di_Macro.html Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
In article 2014092720470510827-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom,
Savageduck wrote: On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said: I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_Di_Macro.h tml Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc New version adds vibration compensation which, as you point out, I don't need with Sony Alpha body. Review says "There are two major mechanical improvements compared to the old Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro - the new lens is weather-sealed and it keeps a constant physical length throughout its focus range." Of the weather sealing, another review says, ""Right around the contact point where you connect the lens to the body of your camera, Tamron added a rubber ³seal² which helps keeps the internal components dry. It¹s not what I would call true weather sealing, but it¹s a nice touch that will make a difference in wet weather." I don't shoot in wet weather. In its conclusion, the review to which you directed me says ""Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor." Only improvement I see that might be relevant to me is constant physical length throughout focus range. Overall, probably not enough improvements in terms of my needs to justify extra expense. Thanks for help. Don |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
On 2014-09-28 11:27:21 +0000, banjoboy54 said:
In article 2014092720470510827-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck wrote: On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said: I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_Di_Macro.h tml Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc New version adds vibration compensation which, as you point out, I don't need with Sony Alpha body. Review says "There are two major mechanical improvements compared to the old Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro - the new lens is weather-sealed and it keeps a constant physical length throughout its focus range." Of the weather sealing, another review says, ""Right around the contact point where you connect the lens to the body of your camera, Tamron added a rubber ³seal² which helps keeps the internal components dry. It¹s not what I would call true weather sealing, but it¹s a nice touch that will make a difference in wet weather." I don't shoot in wet weather. In its conclusion, the review to which you directed me says ""Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor." Only improvement I see that might be relevant to me is constant physical length throughout focus range. Overall, probably not enough improvements in terms of my needs to justify extra expense. Thanks for help. Don Probably the most important new feature for you would be the quiet high-torque USD AF motor. ....but if that is worth $250-$300 extra is going to be up to you. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
On 2014.09.27, 21:43 , Don Tuttle wrote:
I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 This is a _VERY_ good macro lens. Sharp in macro and very versatile for portrait. Note that the best results, esp. portrait, will be on a full frame camera. This is a direct descendant of the near legendary Tamrom 90mm macro. You cannot go wrong with this lens. Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Tamron claim better optical heritage v the prior lens. Not clear if it's stabilized. Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) You should also look into the Minolta 100 f/2.8 macro. Sharper than the Tamron (2nd one above) at marco but perhaps a hair less suited to portrait. The Sony version of the original Minolta should be as good (same overall design, same production line). Does your A-65 not have stabilization? -- Among Broad Outlines, conception is far more pleasurable than “carrying [the children] to fruition.” Sadly, “there’s a high infant mortality rate among Broad Outlines—they often fall prey to Nonstarters.” "Bestiary of Intelligence Writing" - CIA |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
Savageduck wrote in
news:2014092808494722903-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom: On 2014-09-28 11:27:21 +0000, banjoboy54 said: In article 2014092720470510827-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck wrote: On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said: I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...n_90Mm_F_2_8_D i_Macro.h tml Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc New version adds vibration compensation which, as you point out, I don't need with Sony Alpha body. Review says "There are two major mechanical improvements compared to the old Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro - the new lens is weather-sealed and it keeps a constant physical length throughout its focus range." Of the weather sealing, another review says, ""Right around the contact point where you connect the lens to the body of your camera, Tamron added a rubber ³seal² which helps keeps the internal components dry. It¹s not what I would call true weather sealing, but it¹s a nice touch that will make a difference in wet weather." I don't shoot in wet weather. In its conclusion, the review to which you directed me says ""Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor." Only improvement I see that might be relevant to me is constant physical length throughout focus range. Overall, probably not enough improvements in terms of my needs to justify extra expense. Thanks for help. Don Probably the most important new feature for you would be the quiet high-torque USD AF motor. ...but if that is worth $250-$300 extra is going to be up to you. That would be for the Nikon/Canon version. Sony uses an in-body focus motor. -- IBA #55224 |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
On 2014-09-28 18:29:25 +0000, Jeff said:
Savageduck wrote in news:2014092808494722903-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom: On 2014-09-28 11:27:21 +0000, banjoboy54 said: In article 2014092720470510827-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck wrote: On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said: I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...n_90Mm_F_2_8_D i_Macro.h tml Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc New version adds vibration compensation which, as you point out, I don't need with Sony Alpha body. Review says "There are two major mechanical improvements compared to the old Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro - the new lens is weather-sealed and it keeps a constant physical length throughout its focus range." Of the weather sealing, another review says, ""Right around the contact point where you connect the lens to the body of your camera, Tamron added a rubber ³seal² which helps keeps the internal components dry. It¹s not what I would call true weather sealing, but it¹s a nice touch that will make a difference in wet weather." I don't shoot in wet weather. In its conclusion, the review to which you directed me says ""Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor." Only improvement I see that might be relevant to me is constant physical length throughout focus range. Overall, probably not enough improvements in terms of my needs to justify extra expense. Thanks for help. Don Probably the most important new feature for you would be the quiet high-torque USD AF motor. ...but if that is worth $250-$300 extra is going to be up to you. That would be for the Nikon/Canon version. Sony uses an in-body focus motor. It does?? Unless you mean that Sony uses an old screw type focus motor, as in the older Nikons, which doesn't make sense. Usually when the lens specs refer to "Internal Focusing" that means the internal lens elements in the lens barrel move so that the overall length of the lens does not change. I fail to see that Tamron is going to compromise their lens design features for Sony in other than dropping the VC as it isn't needed in the Sony version. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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Tamron macro lens for Sony Alpha
Savageduck wrote in
news:2014092814421517709-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom: On 2014-09-28 18:29:25 +0000, Jeff said: Savageduck wrote in news:2014092808494722903-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom: On 2014-09-28 11:27:21 +0000, banjoboy54 said: In article 2014092720470510827-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck wrote: On 2014-09-28 01:43:58 +0000, Don Tuttle said: I want a Tamron macro lens for my Sony A-65. I see two 90mm lenses listed on Amazon: Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Model 272EM) $499 Tamron AFF004S700 SP 90MM F/2.8 DI Macro Lens for Sony Alpha Camera $799 Does the second lens have advantages/features that justify paying $300 more? (It does not have image stabilization.) Thanks. Don Check the prices you were given. Here is the new Tamron 90mm SP f/2.8 Di Macro AF, at B&H for $749. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ron_90Mm_F_2_8 _D i_Macro.h tml Amazon isn't always the best place to find the best prices. If you read the specs for the Sony mount version you will find that the reason it does not have the VC (vibration control ) of the Canon & Nikon versions is, Sony has vibration/shake control in the camera. Anyway as to differences between the two different lenses other than price, here you go: Note; this review was done with the Canon version with VC. http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/854-tamron_90_28vc_eos_apsc New version adds vibration compensation which, as you point out, I don't need with Sony Alpha body. Review says "There are two major mechanical improvements compared to the old Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro - the new lens is weather-sealed and it keeps a constant physical length throughout its focus range." Of the weather sealing, another review says, ""Right around the contact point where you connect the lens to the body of your camera, Tamron added a rubber ³seal² which helps keeps the internal components dry. It¹s not what I would call true weather sealing, but it¹s a nice touch that will make a difference in wet weather." I don't shoot in wet weather. In its conclusion, the review to which you directed me says ""Obviously it has been improved in a number of aspects over its predecessor." Only improvement I see that might be relevant to me is constant physical length throughout focus range. Overall, probably not enough improvements in terms of my needs to justify extra expense. Thanks for help. Don Probably the most important new feature for you would be the quiet high-torque USD AF motor. ...but if that is worth $250-$300 extra is going to be up to you. That would be for the Nikon/Canon version. Sony uses an in-body focus motor. It does?? Unless you mean that Sony uses an old screw type focus motor, as in the older Nikons, which doesn't make sense. Usually when the lens specs refer to "Internal Focusing" that means the internal lens elements in the lens barrel move so that the overall length of the lens does not change. I fail to see that Tamron is going to compromise their lens design features for Sony in other than dropping the VC as it isn't needed in the Sony version. I've had two Sony Alphas and a Minolta Maxxum film camera. There is a mechanical coupler in the lens mount to connect the motor in the body to the lens. My Tamron 18-200 zoom works with it. Tamron need not change the lens design to make it work. They simply leave the motor out of the lens and replace it with shaft/gears/etc. to turn the focusing part of the lens the way a lens-based motor would. -- IBA #55224 |
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