Adi,
I had one for about 6 months a couple of years ago. It produced spectacular
images, but the handling put me off. It's quite fat vs. most Zuikos. It
also grows very long when zooming out to 105mm. The focusing ring was also
too small and hard to quickly find. (This is an issue with most of the
current MF lenses, as their phyical designs are geared towards autofocus
users, who almost never use the MF ring.) In the end I just couldn't deal
with the issues, and I gave it a lot of chances. I really liked the images
though. The 28mm was specially useful. I also felt a bit sheepish using
the lens. It was just too intimidating when I was used to the small Zuiko
lenses.
I traded it for a Zuiko 35-80/2.8 + some cash.
Skip
From: adi <adisoon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Tamron 28-105 f2.8
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:01:42 +0800
Hi,
anyone own the Tamron 28-105 f2.8 and using it on an OM SLR? Wish to hear
comments on its performance and handling characteristics. I'm considering
getting a lens in this range.
Also, are there any mail order places in Hong Kong who might stock this
lens?
--Adi
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