09-18-2010, 02:40 PM
Thanks B! I will immediately change the spelling <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> I took the Tamron out for a walk today, but the rain cut my plans short <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/angry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I must say that I find it heavy and long and the hood almost doubles the length of the lens. Obviously a lens for specific use only, allthough I do not doubt that you can get good portraits from it. The AF was "gearing" a little too much for my liking, never seemed to be able to make up its mind. There is an animal park not far and I will try to make a visit tomorrow or Monday. Must say I find the 16-85 excellent as an everyday use lense.
When you say that you shoot all macro handheld, what kind of sharpness do you expect or get? I seem to be able to crop 100% and still have good sharpness, but it disappears quickly when you move towards 200% Is this normal? I must say the 85mm or 105 mm Nikons with VR sound tempting! Wim, you shoot landscapes all the time. Do you also mostly shoot handheld? I wish you all a nice Sunday's shooting. Kindly Loup d'Azur!
' /> I took the Tamron out for a walk today, but the rain cut my plans short <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/angry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I must say that I find it heavy and long and the hood almost doubles the length of the lens. Obviously a lens for specific use only, allthough I do not doubt that you can get good portraits from it. The AF was "gearing" a little too much for my liking, never seemed to be able to make up its mind. There is an animal park not far and I will try to make a visit tomorrow or Monday. Must say I find the 16-85 excellent as an everyday use lense.When you say that you shoot all macro handheld, what kind of sharpness do you expect or get? I seem to be able to crop 100% and still have good sharpness, but it disappears quickly when you move towards 200% Is this normal? I must say the 85mm or 105 mm Nikons with VR sound tempting! Wim, you shoot landscapes all the time. Do you also mostly shoot handheld? I wish you all a nice Sunday's shooting. Kindly Loup d'Azur!