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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: longzoom on June 29, 2016, 18:04:08

Title: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on June 29, 2016, 18:04:08
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7767/17978232059_0e93f50125_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/toF93g)20150526-006 (https://flic.kr/p/toF93g) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7747/18165608921_844a2556d4_b.jpg) (https://www.flick[url=https://flic.kr/p/tFeuDP)20150526-006-2 (https://flic.kr/p/tFeuDP) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrr.com/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.        At 20mm, crop. Test was done to check new filter. To much sharper images go to Flickr, please.  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on June 29, 2016, 18:06:14
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7728/17640413624_a3d21ea821_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sSPJou)20150519-027 (https://flic.kr/p/sSPJou) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7785/18259259022_22d3262332_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.c[url=https://flic.kr/p/tPvtyJ)20150519-027-3 (https://flic.kr/p/tPvtyJ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.  At 40mm, crop.  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on June 29, 2016, 18:09:26
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5666/20500689286_708fec0a1b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xezoG7)20150609-009-2 (https://flic.kr/p/xezoG7) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5733/20500695856_11f842c1a2.jpg) (https://www.flick[url=https://flic.kr/p/xezqDo)20150609-009-5 (https://flic.kr/p/xezqDo) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrr.com/photos/longzoom/]long(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5801/20340236099_13cffb96c4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wZp2xR)20150609-009-6 (https://flic.kr/p/wZp2xR) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrzoom[/url], on Flickr.   This image was taken for scene decoration.  2 crops.  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on June 29, 2016, 18:21:20
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1441/24809814792_42e9b0220e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DNmMzs)20160209-007 (https://flic.kr/p/DNmMzs) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   At 20mm.   So far I do not need any extra wide lens for my projects.  But, if any, it will be new 15-30 Tamron, out of questions.  For my occasional needs today this 25-years old technology is OK for me. Good lens of every respect, but flaring. Very high suppression to CA, practical absence of ones, no significant coma to speak about, almost no geometrical distortions, but flare... So one can't use this lens into the sun. For cloudy condition, or inside. Thank you!  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on July 15, 2016, 15:57:05
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8781/27707849263_ee09f40866_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JdrYg2)20160220-004 (https://flic.kr/p/JdrYg2) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8834/27707875473_4667a65999_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr[url=https://flic.kr/p/Jds73V)20160301-015-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Jds73V) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.com/photos/longz(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8708/28289814006_e88df2a3a2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K6SG6U)20160301-015-3 (https://flic.kr/p/K6SG6U) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.        First one at 40mm, second at 20mm, and crop, about 200%.   THX!  LZ .   (Any comments on that 25-years old technology?).
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: stenrasmussen on July 15, 2016, 23:53:28
Good examples of what that old lens can do when steered by someone with skills.
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on July 16, 2016, 02:03:50
Good examples of what that old lens can do when steered by someone with skills.
   Thank you, Sten!   Lens is really great, and if Tamron get it updates, with new MC and mechanics, it will be widely appreciated!  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: gryphon1911 on November 24, 2016, 17:34:43
I was looking for something wide and reasonably priced for my Nikon Df.

After much looking around, I found a great deal on this Tamron lens for $99.   Hopefully I will see it here early next week.  :D
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on November 24, 2016, 19:53:25
Have fun! Good luck! LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Mongo on November 25, 2016, 23:07:50
these look pretty good for an older lens. Not sure Mongo is see the colour accurately. Sharpness seems also good. Can be a very useful wide angle. Mongo has a similarly old wide angle 24-40mm f2.8 Tokina ATX which he has hardly used because of the availability of other lenses. Looking at your samples today, Mongo may have to go back and take another look at using his. Thanks for posting these.
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on November 26, 2016, 03:36:38
Yeah, why not, Mongo should try his old monster, and post them! Thank you!   LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Akira on November 26, 2016, 05:24:19
You seem to be blessed with a truly excellent sample.  And the last two images look nice regardless of the quality of the lens.  You may want to create another account with a new name for this humble optical gem.  :D
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Thomas G on November 26, 2016, 13:20:05
First one at 40mm, second at 20mm, and crop, about 200%.   THX!  LZ .   (Any comments on that 25-years old technology?).
Not long but zoom. First capture is good, second and third are great stuff.
The lens seems out of the way, that's as good as it get's in my eyes.
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on November 26, 2016, 13:54:33
You seem to be blessed with a truly excellent sample.  And the last two images look nice regardless of the quality of the lens.  You may want to create another account with a new name for this humble optical gem.  :D
I'll think about your proposition, Akira-san!  ;) :) :)  Thank you so much!   LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on November 26, 2016, 14:00:20
Not long but zoom. First capture is good, second and third are great stuff.
The lens seems out of the way, that's as good as it get's in my eyes.
Yes, the lens is not bad, but Tamron should update this affordable glass to address flare! Thank you for your friendly comment! LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Peter on November 28, 2016, 16:26:30
Images look good has a bit of an off set amber to it, I had a Tokina ATX 24-40 that the glass started turning an amber color that produced transparency shots with a slight off amber tone that I couldn't control back in the film days.
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Mongo on November 30, 2016, 04:14:53
with the lenses mentioned in this thread, it is usually the colour more than any other feature (e.g. sharpness or bokeh) that people really notice differences in, if any, from their usual Nikons. Canons etc.
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: Pistnbroke on November 30, 2016, 09:43:16
This lens is probably the equivalent of the   Cosina/Soligor/Tamron  19-35mm  AF  which I have used with the 810 and is widely available on ebay sub £100
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: longzoom on December 01, 2016, 15:25:39
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5567/30985202360_9d528d241e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pd4g9U)007-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Pd4g9U) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr     Yes, Gentlemen, it is not contemporary lens, by any means. But it is still delivering, less or more, as you can see. Thank you for your comments!  LZ
Title: Re: Old Tamron 20-40 on D800.
Post by: gryphon1911 on December 04, 2016, 23:34:36
Just for those curious.  Got the Tamron lens and went out today.  Less than optimal conditions, but the Df handled the lens without issue.  I think once i get some good light and really get a good subject in front of the lens,  I will even more happy with it.