Tamron 70-300mm :))) - DPChallenge Forums

08/11/2006 02:26:46 PM · #1

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD for Pentax

Yeap... Just got myself a HUGE lens and I am in serious business.

Wish myself good luck. Cost me about $150, and I think it's well worth it :)

I showed to my friends at our office, they were all like "Duuuude..." nothing else...

Yeap... a happy Pentax owner once more :D

08/11/2006 06:32:43 PM · #2

And I it's an awesome lens.

This weekend I am planning to go out, and take the best pictures I ever took... and share them with you...

one little problem... I can't fit into my SLR carrier, so I will have to buy a larger bag :P but it worth every penny...

I don't understand though. 70-300 mm and about 140 bucks, is like disposable Lens LOL

Cheers

GO PENTAX

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Pentax

08/11/2006 08:18:48 PM · #3

Looks like some good stuff with that lens posted. Have fun.

Nobody

Pentax K-S2

08/11/2006 08:26:34 PM · #4

It's my favorite right now. The macro mode was a bonus.

Hope you have a monopod. It comes in handy.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

08/11/2006 08:36:34 PM · #5

Heh. I have a backpack that helps me deal with my long lenses and some smaller ones too...

Being a pentax owner, I hope you've at least looked into that funky fisheye zoom lens as well..

I will also be picking up a bag that fits just my camera... There are some decent smaller bags kicking around.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/11/2006 08:46:43 PM · #6

Originally posted by eschelar:

Being a pentax owner, I hope you've at least looked into that funky fisheye zoom lens as well..

Backordered :( It's possibly the hottest Pentex lens now.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

08/11/2006 09:13:29 PM · #7

My first impression is 10+

Micro is really awesome... I just can't wait until tomorrow :)

and I think I am going to order one of those shirts says "I am a photographer" not terrorist." LOL

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

08/11/2006 11:17:28 PM · #8

Originally posted by faidoi:

Looks like some good stuff with that lens posted. Have fun.

It looks like nobody manages to get good shots out of that thing.
(hah)

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/12/2006 12:39:32 AM · #9

Originally posted by focuspoint:

My first impression is 10+

Micro is really awesome... I just can't wait until tomorrow :)

and I think I am going to order one of those shirts says "I am a photographer" not terrorist." LOL

Hello, it's tomorrow where's the pictures :P

08/12/2006 08:08:53 AM · #10

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by focuspoint:
My first impression is 10+

Micro is really awesome... I just can't wait until tomorrow :)

and I think I am going to order one of those shirts says "I am a photographer" not terrorist." LOL

Hello, it's tomorrow where's the pictures :P

it's 8 am here now... breakfast, gym, laundry (yeap, I do those) then I go to PARK for some quality pictures...

so, day just started here ;)

08/12/2006 08:09:27 AM · #11

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Looks like some good stuff with that lens posted. Have fun.

It looks like nobody manages to get good shots out of that thing.
(hah)

phtphtphtphtphpth

Good one ;)

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Pentax

08/12/2006 10:25:28 PM · #12

First shots are in...

The deer picture was from behind two fences, so there was a blur that I had to work it out.

Overall results are very encouraging... Sunday I am out for baseball and soccer game hunt, I will definitely post some to same place.

Nobody

Pentax K-S2

08/12/2006 10:44:51 PM · #13

Originally posted by focuspoint:

If you have a monopod, by all means take it. I have found it makes a world of difference. It is a very good lense, but it isn't the fastest in the world.

08/12/2006 10:53:59 PM · #14

Originally posted by Nobody:

Originally posted by focuspoint:
First shots are in...

The deer picture was from behind two fences, so there was a blur that I had to work it out.

Overall results are very encouraging... Sunday I am out for baseball and soccer game hunt, I will definitely post some to same place.

If you have a monopod, by all means take it. I have found it makes a world of difference. It is a very good lense, but it isn't the fastest in the world.

I used tripod... I probably will get a monopod in the future, easier to carry around and easer for quick shots.

Since this is my first SLR and first Lens purchase, with the money I spent, I can't complain. Most of the people here smoke weekly cigarette or eat in restaurant with that kind of money (no offense, just to give an example here). Even I heard, the machine and the lens I have, almost like disposable, but not to me... they are a lot more valuable than any 6 grand machine for pros here ;)

I just took the Moon shot... I think I can do better job than this, but not bad for start for the Moon... I couldn't spot half of the Eagle yet though (LOL)

Leo

08/13/2006 01:36:26 PM · #15

Well, I just came from park... and I think there are many good pictures I captured... Here I am sharing some of them with you...

Pentax and Tamron working well together. Happy with the results, tell me what you think if you want :)

fullmetalfinn

Pentax *ist DL

08/13/2006 05:19:57 PM · #16

Where did you get it for 140?, oh and could anyone point me in the right direction for the fish eye.

Thanks Finn