Tamron SP AF 60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) 1:1 Macro

[shooter mcgavin]

I may be getting this lens as part of a trade, if it goes through, and it would be great if anyone who owns it would post some images they have made with it..... please :)

[scepticswe]

I just got one yesterday (sold my EF 50 1.4, which I found soft above f2.0, to fund it), so I´ll be posting some pics as soon as have some worth posting...

[scepticswe]

A quick snap, taken while going home from work yesterday. Composition might not be the most intriguing, but that wasn´t really the goal either. Shot handheld with a Rebel T1i, natural light (overcast), f2.8. Full picture Smart sharpened 100 %, 0.3 radius, 100 % crop sharpened 100 %, 0.8 radius.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4562818194_9d80f919c0_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4562818198_e4afb25a5b_o.jpg

Softness of the petals surrounding the white center is due to the short DOF.

[tmalone893]

Nice pic. Mine comes in tomorrow and I can't wait. I've seen some really good pics on the flickr page.

[tkbslc]

Would love to see a loosely framed or waist up portrait with this lens. I know it is a macro lens, but the focal length is PERFECT for a portrait lens on a crop camera.

[scepticswe]

Nothing fancy, just a quick sharpness test. Shot handheld with pop-up flash. Focus achieved via LiveView (the AF seems a bit inconsistent on my copy, perhaps in need of adjustment).

The full image, smart sharpen 100 %, 0.3 radius:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1139/mg1988full.jpg

100 % crops at f2.0, 2.8 and 4.0, unsharpened:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5508/mg1986nosharp.jpg

f2.0 is fairly sharp, although contrast is a bit lacking. All-in-all I´m very happy with my lens, highly recommended as a combination of macro/short tele.

[Hardcore]

Thought I'd post some shots.... Really like this lens. Usually my everyday walk around lens now as it is so versatile.


1/800 F3.5 @ ISO 100
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/t2i/065/835358906_E9Vrh-XL.jpg

1/500 F2 @ ISO 3200
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/t2i/303/835360985_Ls6jB-XL.jpg

1/400 F2.8 @ ISO 100
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/t2i/070/835359175_e4LUc-XL.jpg

1/125 F2.8 @ ISO 200
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/t2i/CRW9424-4/857910613_7d6xa-XL.jpg

[scepticswe]

Japanese cherry trees are just starting to bloom here in Stockholm, which of course must not be missed (f/6.3, popup flash):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4598562643_82458cded6_o.png

100 % crop:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4598562203_839b32ae45_o.png

[scepticswe]

From beautiful flowers to a not so cute toad:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4610714917_94fc55f671_o.jpg

[bongEstrella]

any more sample pics from this lens? im debating between this and the canon 60mm but leaning towards this just because of f2. not many people seem to have it though

[Hardcore]

First few macro pictures taken with Tamron 60mm.

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/Beetle/910669853_zVHpf-XL.jpg
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/IMG2952/910669416_mzHCT-XL.jpg
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/Dragonfly-on-deck/910669474_BKXbq-XL.jpg
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/White-Spider/910727224_BPgyh-XL.jpg
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/IMG3112/911779978_GMHPf-XL.jpg
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/IMG3138/911789442_zccCM-XL.jpg

[Hardcore]

Both taken at F2.0

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/t2i/IMG3559/925827036_oJoy7-L.jpg

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/People/IMG3626/928277436_A9GJk-L.jpg

[scepticswe]

One of this lens´s strong suites is the bokeh:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4825740823_15ab4e24b8_b.jpg

[tmalone893]

Here one of mine from my wife's garden.

[Nightdiver13]

^This image makes me smile. Something very warm and fuzzy about it.

[Stir Fry A Lot]

Bump. Moar please.

[rjx]

This seems like a lens that should be more popular than it appears to be. What's the deal? With Tamron's $100 rebate, this lens is only $399.

[strangephoenix]

^ I agree...I thought this lens might be more popular. Personally, I like it a lot. A few years ago I had the Tamron 90mm macro which has excellent IQ. As far as I can tell, the 60mm is just as good, but what I like about the 60 over the 90 is that the barrel doesn't extend. Also, working distance does in fact seem to be the same as the 90mm.

ISO 400, f/2.0, 1/125 (not a true 1:1 macro but I just wanted to test for sharpness -- which is slightly degraded due to jpg conversion).

[Hardcore]

I love the fact that I can use the onboard flash with the tamron 60mm. Not many 1:1 macro lens' out there that allow that. In makes it very easy to get some nice shots in less than ideal lighting.

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/IMG4862/1025123997_RoBHC-L.jpg

[Hardcore]

Just a shot wide open @ F2.0 to show the amazing sharpness. Love shooting portraits with this lens as well.

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/Tamron-60mm/IMG5955/1067722587_4yBGD-M.jpg

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Other/Tamron-60mm/IMG5955-2/1067722915_2MFm8-O.jpg

[darosk]

I can't believe I've never heard of this. I think this is the only EF mount macro lens to have 2.0 aperture - you gain a whole stop and it's not that much more expensive than the Canon...

(Bump) Anyone have any more samples? I might just pick one of these up...

[rjx]

I can't believe I've never heard of this. I think this is the only EF mount macro lens to have 2.0 aperture - you gain a whole stop and it's not that much more expensive than the Canon...

(Bump) Anyone have any more samples? I might just pick one of these up...
I'm tempted to get one too.

Canon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bucaorg/tags/tamron60mmf2diiimacro/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tgsilver/tags/60mm/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adriandressler/tags/tamron60mmf20diiimakro/

Nikon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickspics01/tags/60mm/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mondocheesemonster/tags/60mm/

Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1181823@N24/

[msgnighty]

some of my pics - could post some more if you want

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/5158004033_349350b34b_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/5157991497_cbf5fe9d23_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1175/5157992525_4254fc9945_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5158601454_032d9aa165_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1350/5157991013_7be97fca9c_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/5157990883_33139a0b1f_b.jpg

[darosk]

That junk is cash, msgnighty. Awesome. Do you have any portraits you could post?

[msgnighty]

just updated the my first post with larger versions of those pics

and here are some more

sorry - have to check if i have some portraits - gone search them later

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5158601328_8712538722_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5157992125_7e688ce136_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1411/5157991399_28e6475472_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5158600356_df937664f1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/5158599834_22a8fe5681_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1335/5157990489_35cac0e881_b.jpg

[darosk]

Thanks, msgnighty. That lizard eye is ridiculous.

I came across this review (http://www.photocrati.com/tamron-sp-af60mm-f20-di-ii-ld-11-macro-lens-review/) of the lens where the reviewer said that the manual focusing was "jerky and uneven" and it irked him a little bit. Do you find this to be a problem with your copy?

[msgnighty]

ok i checked my pics - i do have portraits but they are not for sharing with the rest of the world - sorry mate :/

when it comes to portraits i prefer using my 70-200 f/2.8

i don't have any of those problems with the focusing ring - but i know that there are lenses out there which are not perfect in that case

three more pics - the first one is a 100 % crop of a 15 MP picture taken with my 50D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/5158830632_7091e53102_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/5158219737_3691f405fe_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1045/5158218471_81d1859d18_b.jpg


the 60 macro is pretty much the sharpest lense i ever had! even wide open its amazing

[darosk]

ok i checked my pics - i do have portraits but they are not for sharing with the rest of the world - sorry mate :/
No worries, I was able to find a few on flickr that were quite decent. Actually, some were downright ridiculous.

the first one is a 100 % crop of a 15 MP picture taken with my 50D
That is pretty ridiculous. I'm pretty close to sold.

[rjmcinnis]

Has anybody seen this link? I was about to buy this lens from Newegg with the 10% coupon then saw this. I don't really know how important it really is...

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,286.0.html?PHPSESSID=5df5gk0jcdbehe7q0nfv45j e42

[msgnighty]

it's your lucky day rjmcinnis ;)

because i am the guy who wrote the text that was quoted by CR - and i have three of the lenses that show this issue (60 macro, 17-50 VC, 70-200)

i never had any problems with this lense - most of the time i try to use the center af-sensor anyway and if i focus for macros i use MF - the AF will still be able to use you outer af-sensors - but they are only working like line-type sensors (as they would to on any xxxD or the 30D for example)

the tamron 60 macro is a great lense, very sharp (as you can see on my pics) - i would give it a go - and if you think the problem does affect your way of taking pictures, you should probably be able to return the lense

[rjx]

Has anybody seen this link? I was about to buy this lens from Newegg with the 10% coupon then saw this. I don't really know how important it really is...

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,286.0.html?PHPSESSID=5df5gk0jcdbehe7q0nfv45j e42
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=955155

[darosk]

That is an interesting phenomenon.

[msgnighty]

as is said before - you probably won't notice this in RL

i became aware of this issue because some other guy in the german forums said he had problems with his 17-50 VC while focusing on some lines using an outer sensor - so we started to test several other lenses as well and report this to tamron and CR

[darosk]

I agree - 99% of the time when shooting with a dedicated macro lens you're going to be in MF anyway. The fact that nobody noticed this until now I believe shows that nobody found it to be a problem until they started doing some in-depth testing.

[rjmcinnis]

it's your lucky day rjmcinnis ;)

because i am the guy who wrote the text that was quoted by CR - and i have three of the lenses that show this issue (60 macro, 17-50 VC, 70-200)

i never had any problems with this lense - most of the time i try to use the center af-sensor anyway and if i focus for macros i use MF - the AF will still be able to use you outer af-sensors - but they are only working like line-type sensors (as they would to on any xxxD or the 30D for example)

the tamron 60 macro is a great lense, very sharp (as you can see on my pics) - i would give it a go - and if you think the problem does affect your way of taking pictures, you should probably be able to return the lense

Thanks for the reply!

Looks like nothing to worry about then... Now just have to decide is this my next purchase or one of the 70-200... Yeah, I know, completely different price ranges and purposes...

[msgnighty]

ok a quick new picture

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5199609782_89bd296b85_b.jpg

it's f/3.5 * ISO-100 * 1/800s

[ScreamingSwifts]

The shots coming from this lens have me drooling :D I'm looking to get my first macro lens soon, and have read about the fact that you have to get closer to your subject with the 60mm. In real life, how much closer than say the Tamron 90mm macro would you have to get, a few cm's :?:

[msgnighty]

the tamron 90 has a working distance of 11 cm (front lens to subjekt) - the 60 macro has a workin distance of 10 cm (front lens to subjekt) - working distances ar imho the best things to be compared when it comes to macrolenses (the tamron 90 macros first lens is for example about 2,5 cm deep inside the housing - so your working distance is even a bit closer (because the housing is even closer to your subject) - the 60 macros first lens is right at the front

[ScreamingSwifts]

Ok, thanks for that informative reply msgnighty :) So really the front of the lens housing will be closer to the subject in the 90mm than the lens front in the 60mm?

[msgnighty]

yes - with the 90s hood mounted you wil pretty much touch the subject ;)

[slasher723]

this is one helluva lens.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5215940288_3a8aa79e0b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5215381777_c1145c307b_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5215348963_0c8488f360_b.jpg

wish i had a better backdrop but these guys are in my little bug-tank.

it's a keeper. :)

[msgnighty]

my eye (blue) and my girls eye (brown)

still an amazing lens :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5247368928_a3bffa5162_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5246767011_4a44d533f3_b.jpg

[Hardcore]

As always, great shots msgnighty!

[gabebalazs]

Just got this lens, I mean ordered it. Should be here in a few days, I'm excited. I can finally have fun with macro and hopefully sell my not-so-often used Canon 85 f/1.8 (which is a great lens by the way, but I'm not using it too much). I hope to do some portrait work with the Tamron, so it seems like a good 2-for-1 deal.

[GARY1951]

Just ordered mine tonight. Should arrive on the 23th. Merry Christmas to me!!:)

[ScreamingSwifts]

I just received this lens a couple of days ago - Having fun learning how to use it :D

Just one question - in the manual it says you can fine tune the focus when in AF by using the focus ring, but then underneath there is a warning about how using MF when in AF mode it can damage the lens :?: Does anyone know if it is ok or not :confused: Cheers.

My first attempts - a lizard on our lemon tree.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z49/screamingswifts/POTN/IMG_7792.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z49/screamingswifts/POTN/IMG_7791.jpg

[slasher723]

it's referring to turning the focus ring WHILE the lens is autofocusing.

[ScreamingSwifts]

Ah doh :o Thanks for clearing that up for me :D

[RodneyCyr]

I can't believe I've never heard of this. I think this is the only EF mount macro lens to have 2.0 aperture - you gain a whole stop and it's not that much more expensive than the Canon...

(Bump) Anyone have any more samples? I might just pick one of these up...

Actually, if you order it before December 31, 2010, and get the rebate, the Tamron 60/2 macro is actually cheaper than the Canon 60/2.8 macro, if you also include the cost of a lens hood and an extended warranty for the Canon lens. The Tamron comes with a hood and a 6-year warranty.

[GARY1951]

Just got my lens today. Hoping to take a lot of shots over the Holiday!!:)

[ScreamingSwifts]

I'm loving this lens :D

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z49/screamingswifts/POTN/Tamron%20SP%2060mm%20Macro/IMG_8231.jpg

[GARY1951]

Got mine the other day. Needed Micro adjustment. It is still off it will not adjust out right. Guess I will send it back.:cry:

[GARY1951]

Got mine the other day. Needed Micro adjustment. It is still off it will not adjust out right. Guess I will send it back.:cry:Well I started over today and have it set on the money. Will see what it can do.;)

[ScreamingSwifts]

I can't be the only one enjoying this lens :lol: Lets get some more pics in this thread :D


http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z49/screamingswifts/POTN/Tamron%20SP%2060mm%20Macro/IMG_8265-2.jpg

[GARY1951]

I will try and post some pictures with mine in the very near future. I had a slight focussing issue but got that straightened out with MA. I have been helping the wife redo 3 rooms in the house over the holidays. Should be done tomorrow and then it will be time to go back to taking pictures. Happy New Year Everyone.:)

[scepticswe]

Out shooting in the snow, found this withered up old leaf. Pop-up flash used to highlight it from the background.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5315515059_27a76e925f.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5315515059_27a76e925f_b.jpg)

[darosk]

I was going to pick up one of these, but I ended up buying a FF camera.

[scepticswe]

One more from the same outing (slightly different PP), clickable as well:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5316414918_a471e7455d.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5316414918_a471e7455d_b.jpg)

[GARY1951]

Got mine on December 23rd and have auto focussing issues with it. Called B&H today and I'm sending it back and they are sending me another new one. B&H is absolutely Great!!

[kobeson]

No Lens Sample Photo Archive thread for this lens? Can this thread become one?

Would love to see more shots if possible - I am keen on buying the lens, but it is really expensive in the shops here in Australa ($800 AUD). I could import a grey lens for about $450, but if it has focussing issues I would have troubles getting it adjusted.

I wish I could take advantage of the $100 rebate in the USA, but that is not valid for international customers! Anybody got any suggestions on how to get the lens without getting ripped off? Our local prices for lenses are ridiculous...

[GARY1951]

B&H is shipping me a replacement today. Hopfully I can post some shots this coming weekend.:)

[ScreamingSwifts]

No Lens Sample Photo Archive thread for this lens? Can this thread become one?

Would love to see more shots if possible - I am keen on buying the lens, but it is really expensive in the shops here in Australa ($800 AUD). I could import a grey lens for about $450, but if it has focussing issues I would have troubles getting it adjusted.

I wish I could take advantage of the $100 rebate in the USA, but that is not valid for international customers! Anybody got any suggestions on how to get the lens without getting ripped off? Our local prices for lenses are ridiculous...

I've had this lens for a few weeks, got it from B&H. I've had no trouble with this lens, but another Tamron I got at the same time had its AF fail after a few days :( B&H have been great and a replacement is on its way. Postage back to NY was $88, but it still works out cheaper than here in Oz!

A recent pic - More samples HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/sets/72157625706117448/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5363167992_fbd8ebca41_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5363167992/)

[msgnighty]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5369703970_930059d483_b.jpg

f/2 - ISO320 - 1/80s - EOS 50D

[ScreamingSwifts]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5372415374_f3e0ac4849_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5372415374/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5371812539_bae257d344_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5371812539/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5372415428_8a5d51cb44_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5372415428/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5372415466_7b4d6a8416_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5372415466/)

[gepixelt]

Got my copy today. It must be a perfect copy - the AF hits perfectly. Can't wait to test it outside :))

[gepixelt]

I really love the shallow dof :-)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5144405/IMG_2769.jpg

[gepixelt]

some office tech stuff :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5375931883_b64b7548bb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5375931883/)
1/100s ƒ/2 ISO 400 at 60 mm

[gepixelt]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5420878579_e15ed540b4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5420878579/)
1/80s ƒ/3.2 ISO 2000 at 60 mm

[KimbrEsque]

this is a pretty sweet lens! i really want to find an affordable lens that has amazing bokeh...i need one that i can use for portraits and maternity/babies....how far back would i have to be to get a newborn shot? would this lens be to hard to use for that??

[gepixelt]

it definitely has a great bokeh ... but i can't tell you, how far you've to go back ... I guess about ~1m
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5144405/IMG_3689.jpg

[gepixelt]

perfect spring-lens :-)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5442565438_1b68066025_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5442565438/)

[Hardcore]

Some shots

f2.0
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9507/1186117872_HXjAk-L-2.jpg

f2.2
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9514/1186124761_jA2P7-L-1.jpg

f2.8
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9743/1186152508_DzWVf-L-1.jpg

f2.8
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9667/1186139302_f76K8-L-1.jpg

[Eos_isomer]

Definately an incredible lens. Tried it with about 20 clicks but then decided "I dont do macro let's fund an 85L"

Mines for sale and still qualifies for the rebate:O

[gabebalazs]

It's a great lens... it was while it lasted :) I had AF failure after 3 weeks of use, but Tamron is fixing it. Too bad I had to pay for shipping it to them, plus it's been gone for almost 3 weeks now.

Anyway, I'll post some pix in the future.

[RW123]

Fantastic pictures--I pulled the trigger last week and the lens should arrive this Thursday.

[gabebalazs]

Got mine back from Tamron, AF fixed and accuracy is better too. Still wouldn't call it perfect though.
Anyway a few shots:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5460675706_521934e90e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460675706/)
Water Drop 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460675706/) by gabebalazs (http://www.flickr.com/people/29108710@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5460070359_785495e84e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460070359/)
Water Drop1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460070359/) by gabebalazs (http://www.flickr.com/people/29108710@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5460674936_252c7740e8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460674936/)
Macro Bug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460674936/) by gabebalazs (http://www.flickr.com/people/29108710@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5460069625_3f25eb0c75_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460069625/)
multivitamin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460069625/) by gabebalazs (http://www.flickr.com/people/29108710@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5460070777_f5cf6ec93f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460070777/)
Water Drop 6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29108710@N04/5460070777/) by gabebalazs (http://www.flickr.com/people/29108710@N04/), on Flickr

[GARY1951]

I got my 3rd one from B&H . I have not got to use it much yet but yhis one is better than the other 2. Hoping to use it quite a bit this weekend. Will see what happens then.

[kobeson]

Don't like the sounds of the QC with this lens - or is it rare, and just coincidental 2 posters have had lemons??

I am tossing up between the Tamron and the Canon 60 macros, but I will buy a 'grey import', so I don't want a lemon!

[gepixelt]

shot this weekend ... really a nice "spring lens" :-)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5540321293_c709a183bf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5540321293/)

[diannedawn]

I got an email today from Tamron, saying I won a $60 off any lens coupon in their 60 Lenses/60 Days Sweepstakes! I thought that ended way back at the end of October! I guess no one else was that excited just to "win" a coupon for money off! LoL! (they explained to me that if people didn't claim their prize, they kept drawing, until they found someone who did)

I, on the other hand, am thrilled! This lens has a $100 rebate on until April 30th and with my extra $60 off I can get it for $340. WaHoo :)

Looks awesome from the pics posted here, and I can't wait for mine to come.
...it will be just in time for spring up here in the frozen north!

[rjx]

lately I am all over the place with my buying and selling (confusing situation). But if anyone gets a $60 off coupon they are not going to use, I might be interested in buying this lens if they are willing to give the coupon away.

[ScreamingSwifts]

Another Skink :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5560674232_6515ab20dc_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5560674232/)


Another Bee :lol:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5509100350_8370fe6fd4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5509100350/)

[msgnighty]

7D * f/2 * ISO400 * 1/160s

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5592431135_854707d27a_b.jpg

7D * f/2 * ISO400 * 1/30s

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5592432535_737df1e93f_b.jpg

i love this lens!

[GARY1951]

One from today.

[GARY1951]

And another one.

[gepixelt]

one more ... 1/640s ƒ/2 ISO 100 at 60 mm

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5607649000_b338aedc64_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5607649000/)
Pusteblume (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/5607649000/) by gepixelt (http://www.flickr.com/people/gepixelt/), on Flickr

[avgtavares]

I've seen some comments about focusing issues with the newer Canon DSLRs.

I'm very keen on this lens as it seems to match the Canon 60mm macro in most aspects and is 1 stop faster. However, I use a Canon 7D and want to make sure there aren't any compatibility issues.

As anyone around here used had any issues using the Tamron it with a 7D ?

[msgnighty]

just make sure you get a lens with a LensID that is not 37, because this will cause some problems with outer crosstype sensors - if you get one with the ID 37 just send it to tamron and let them do a firmwareupdate - when you get the lens back it will have LensID 137 and will work perfect!

my two shots with the little gecko were taken with the 7D for example

[avgtavares]

Thanks for the tip.

I've seen the link to the explanation on a previous post

The anoying thing is that if that happens I need to spend more money to send the lend to Tamron, etc.

How do I get the LensID?

[gepixelt]

what's the problem with lens ID 37? My 60mm has a Lens ID 37. But it's working fine on my 550d?!

[Hardcore]

what's the problem with lens ID 37? My 60mm has a Lens ID 37. But it's working fine on my 550d?!

Probably not a major issue for you as your center af is the only cross type, but if you have outer cross type af points I don't think they will work properly with that lens ID.

Pretty sure mine is 37 but I doubt I will get it fixed... maybe in the future.

[msgnighty]

what's the problem with lens ID 37? My 60mm has a Lens ID 37. But it's working fine on my 550d?!

as hardcore said - on a camera where only the center sensor is crosstype you won't notice any difference - but on a 40/50/60/7D you will notice a big difference when you made the update

actually - it doesn't even cost anything as long as you still have a warranty on your lens - just send it to tamron with their service letter thing (pdf on their page) - check what the delivery will cost - write an additional letter and put it in the box where you ask them to refund the money for the delivery to your bank account - worked without any problem for me - got the money faster then the lens actually ;)



why you should update your lens? well - first of all - when it's at tamron anyway you can let them adjust the lens (for my part - i even got a new "plastic window" for the distancescale, because my old one was scratched - BUT i asked them to replace it on warranty (what they did!)) - and the second thing why to do that is, that if you ever plan to either upgrade your body or to sell the lens you will have no problems or get a bit more money - at the moment it takes around 1 week to update the firmware (talking for germany)

[avgtavares]

From the photozone.de review and other comments it seems diffraction really kicks in at f/16 especially when compared with the Canon 60mm. That suggests the quoted f/2 may be a marketing figure and the real max aperture might be closer to the Canon than most think. No I can't obviously comment as I've never used both.

Have any of you concluded that the f/2 is real? That would be the only reason for me to choose the Tamron as from my experience Canon lenses are a safer bet...

[gepixelt]

thanks for the information, msgnighty & hardcore. shouldn't be a problem with my 550D :)

[gabebalazs]

The tested max aperture of this lens is f/2.11
Source:
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2009/10/lens-test-tamron-sp-60mm-f2-di-ii-macro-af

[avgtavares]

It's interesting to see that on some reviews the Canon shows more resolution whilst on others it's the Tamron. It may vary from sample to sample?

Anyway, most of the photos I've seem from the Tamron look superb!

[Hardcore]

It's interesting to see that on some reviews the Canon shows more resolution whilst on others it's the Tamron. It may vary from sample to sample?

Anyway, most of the photos I've seem from the Tamron look superb!

Ya, I think your splitting hairs at a macro level comparing those lenses. Both are sharp. I doubt one is that much sharper than the other. Having F2 on a macro is what sold me.

[gepixelt]

i sold my EFS 60mm 2.8 for the f2 of the tamron :-)

[msgnighty]

so you can probably say something about focusing speed - is the canon faster or not?

[avgtavares]

That's interesting How do you compare the two?

[gepixelt]

The focusing speed of the canon is definitely much faster. The USM is really fast and quite. Much better than the USM of my 50mm 1.4 (which is slower and noisy). Tamron's AF is okay ... better than the AF of the Tamron 17-50 VC for example. But it's kinda slow and noisy. But accurate.

But nevertheless the Tamron has the much better bokeh (IMHO) ...

if you want to compare them ...

the tamron: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/sets/72157625920312684/
the canon: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/sets/72157625873156740/
(shot with 1000D and 550D)

[diannedawn]

actually - it doesn't even cost anything as long as you still have a warranty on your lens - just send it to tamron with their service letter thing (pdf on their page) - check what the delivery will cost - write an additional letter and put it in the box where you ask them to refund the money for the delivery to your bank account - worked without any problem for me - got the money faster then the lens actually ;)

So where do you find this "service letter"
I looked at Tamron site...

So Tamron is admitting there is a problem now?
I thought that Canon had confirmed it, but Tamron was still in the "we'll look into it" phase?

[msgnighty]

So where do you find this "service letter"
I looked at Tamron site...

So Tamron is admitting there is a problem now?
I thought that Canon had confirmed it, but Tamron was still in the "we'll look into it" phase?

don't know from where you are - but here is the form for US

http://www.tamron-usa.com/assets/pdfs/repair-form.pdf

and here for germany

http://www.tamron.eu/fileadmin/public/InternetReparaturformular.pdf

the form isn't available in every country (couldn't find one for GB, france or canada for example) - in fact - i wrote them an additional letter and explained exactly what to do

[GARY1951]

Spring has sprung in North Carolina. This is one I took this evening.

[diannedawn]

that's really pretty Gary! Is that a tree peony? or?

I just got my lens... I think I really will enjoy it!
Here is Leo
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5657385183_c0dfdd7da2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5657385183/)
2011_April_25_02230.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5657385183/) by diannedawn (http://www.flickr.com/people/11614535@N00/), on Flickr

[GARY1951]

that's really pretty Gary! Is that a tree peony? or?

I just got my lens... I think I really will enjoy it!
Here is Leo
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5657385183_c0dfdd7da2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5657385183/)
2011_April_25_02230.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5657385183/) by diannedawn (http://www.flickr.com/people/11614535@N00/), on Flickr

Great shot of the Cat!! Yes that is a Tree Peony!! Hope you enjoy your lens. I really love mine!! :)

[MyNewExpensiveHobby]

It says f2.0, so I thought I'd try something in the dark.

[MyNewExpensiveHobby]

Alternatively, a daylight shot in the yard.

[msgnighty]

just a little comparision

f/2

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5649281912_09059c447c_b.jpg

f/2.8

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5648719723_c6ef1d8a9e_b.jpg


both at MFD - so this is what 1 stop difference looks like in macro distance ;)

[kobeson]

just a little comparision


both at MFD - so this is what 1 stop difference looks like in macro distance ;)

Wow, bare minimum difference!

If you ever get a minute, I would love to see the same comparisons on some portrait shots! I still haven't bought a macro lens, but it is out of the Canon and the Tamron 60's :D

[ScreamingSwifts]

A few from this week :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5738552768_b52305923b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5738552768/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5738552916_ae8e68017f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5738552916/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/5738001755_158091bcdd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5738001755/)

[diannedawn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/5741696756_5a4502c169_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5741696756/)
2011_May_20_02441.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5741696756/) by diannedawn (http://www.flickr.com/people/11614535@N00/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5741151045_371d82bb25_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5741151045/)
2011_May_20_02453.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11614535@N00/5741151045/) by diannedawn (http://www.flickr.com/people/11614535@N00/), on Flickr

okay, I know these aren't the greatest...
I just recently got this lens, and I don't have a tripod....
But what I really want to know is if anyone knows what kind of moth this is?
I've never seen one like this before.
It's only about an inch long.

[Hardcore]

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/i-LMzB4d8/0/L/IMG2071-L.jpg

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/i-xbXFd24/0/L/IMG2088-L.jpg

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/i-xMDTt4f/0/L/IMG2094-L.jpg

http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Macros/i-mX8KbvZ/0/L/IMG2069-L.jpg

[CopperpotPhoto]

This lens is very sharp and I think its one of the best buys for under $500 in terms of lenses. The only downside is the focus chase, but most macros have that problem anyway. A focus limiter would be nice, but oh well. Here are two protraits taken with this lens. Make sure to click the pictures and choose to enlarge to "X2" .

http://www.derekhannah.com/Portraits/Random-Portraits-1/17164195_kZgNpC

[benee]

This lens is very sharp and I think its one of the best buys for under $500 in terms of lenses. The only downside is the focus chase, but most macros have that problem anyway. A focus limiter would be nice, but oh well. Here are two protraits taken with this lens. Make sure to click the pictures and choose to enlarge to "X2" .

http://www.derekhannah.com/Portraits/Random-Portraits-1/17164195_kZgNpC


Nice - I especially like the shallow DOF in the second one. Looks like this makes for an excellent portrait lens!

[CopperpotPhoto]

Nice - I especially like the shallow DOF in the second one. Looks like this makes for an excellent portrait lens! Thanks. Yes it is quite good, if you can deal with the AF sometimes being a little screwy. Not quite as smooth as a 50 f/1.4 or 85 f/1.8 for around the same price, but I would rather have the macro option as well.

[vickylou]

How did you decide over the Tamron and the Canon 60mm F2.8? How do they compare in AF speed and accuracy? Is the focus ringon the tamron very stiff? I read that manual focusing is not smooth like the canon? is the Tamron AF very noisy?

I have tried a few places today but noone seems to stock the Tamron?

[CopperpotPhoto]

I have never used the Canon 60mm, but I hear the sharpness is comparable, and I liked the wider aperture although for macro you won't use that much. I hear the Canon has slow AF as well that sometimes chases. The manual focus ring is stiff, but that is a good thing because I think it feels more precise when manual focusing at higher magnification. ( That is the point to making the ring stiff ). Bhphoto.com and Adorama.com stock the Tamron.

[xbabes]

Love This TAMRON 60mm F2. Got it for almost a month and playing a lot with the macro and portrait shots. It hasn't left my Canon 7D since :cool:

Here're a few Portrait shot of my neice close-up shooting at F2.2

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiew/image/1/photos/44/1200x1200/33/IMG-6822.JPG?et=unUzg%2Cex98PFVj%2CU%2CteTQg&nmid=461032048

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiew/image/1/photos/44/1200x1200/35/IMG-6824.JPG?et=ESlcDTuDBgAmY0YxY6D30A&nmid=461032048

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiew/image/1/photos/44/1200x1200/38/IMG-6827.JPG?et=R2QFcUQ9DeNOC%2C6YNHcYKA&nmid=461032048

[kobeson]

Wow, some nice portrait examples xbabes, and great photos to boot! Keep posting :D

[LowriderS10]

Oh snap...great lens!

I know this lens is meant for APS-C sensors, but are any of you guys using this on an APS-H (1D) body?

If yes, what do you think of it? If this works on my 1D, I think I just found my next purchase!

[vickylou]

it's your lucky day rjmcinnis ;)

because i am the guy who wrote the text that was quoted by CR - and i have three of the lenses that show this issue (60 macro, 17-50 VC, 70-200)

i never had any problems with this lense - most of the time i try to use the center af-sensor anyway and if i focus for macros i use MF - the AF will still be able to use you outer af-sensors - but they are only working like line-type sensors (as they would to on any xxxD or the 30D for example)

the tamron 60 macro is a great lense, very sharp (as you can see on my pics) - i would give it a go - and if you think the problem does affect your way of taking pictures, you should probably be able to return the lense

How does it compare to the canon 60mm 2.8, i will be using it 50 : 50 macro : portrait and i think the F2 would be a bonus for portrait? how is AF?

[MyNewExpensiveHobby]

I'm pretty sure this is the one that stung me. [Lessons in photography #37].

[msgnighty]

How does it compare to the canon 60mm 2.8, i will be using it 50 : 50 macro : portrait and i think the F2 would be a bonus for portrait? how is AF?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fhp2_NYHlU

there you go

honestly - the canon is faster when it comed to af-speed - but for portraits speed doesnt really matter - accuracy on my tamron is pretty much perfect (very seldom i get missfocused shots but i do get them with my 17-55 as well ones in a while ;))

wo if i had to choose between the tamron and the canon - i would go for the tamron - because you get a amazingly sharp lens even wide open and you wont need a 50 f/1.8 for indoorshots ;)

[vickylou]

Some shots

f2.0
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9507/1186117872_HXjAk-L-2.jpg

f2.2
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9514/1186124761_jA2P7-L-1.jpg

f2.8
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9743/1186152508_DzWVf-L-1.jpg

f2.8
http://coreyhardcastle.smugmug.com/Clients/Mayotte-Family/IMG9667/1186139302_f76K8-L-1.jpg

Wow, this is what I am hoping for from a macro lens to use 50 : 50 macro : portrait.

[GARY1951]

I got my 60mm back from Tamron today. They recalibrated it and the AF is right on the money now. ;)

[ScreamingSwifts]

Time to breath some life back into this thread with some recent shots ;)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5997201452_53fbd5b326_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5997201452/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5918900266_f83582b583_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5918900266/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5160/5872775460_ddfbfaa779_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5872775460/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5997202140_b5c29c883d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5997202140/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5996648545_1c6f699403_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/5996648545/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6073039300_58204f95a2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56265770@N02/6073039300/)

[eliwell]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6109553915_9b8cde0c3d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6109553915/)
WD Caviar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6109553915/) by ISV-kernel32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/isvkernel32/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6109550955_d9a03f0b56_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6109550955/)
WD Caviar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6109550955/) by ISV-kernel32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/isvkernel32/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6110096724_27b210a725_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6110096724/)
WD Caviar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6110096724/) by ISV-kernel32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/isvkernel32/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6097468652_7bb525b834_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6097468652/)
Syrphidae (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6097468652/) by ISV-kernel32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/isvkernel32/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6096922607_ac5263a2fe_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6096922607/)
Violet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/isvkernel32/6096922607/) by ISV-kernel32 (http://www.flickr.com/people/isvkernel32/), on Flickr

[1Tanker]

Wow eliwell...love those hard drive shots!! :cool:

[ScreamingSwifts]

Wow eliwell...love those hard drive shots!! :cool:

So do I, very interesting shots eliwell :D I've installed so many hard drives in my job, but not seen the insides like that before :D

[eliwell]

Thanks a lot=)
By the way it's a WD Caviar drive, manufactured in 1995 =) Oldman=)

[ajemm]

Some of my first shots with this lens. Both of these were shot with my 60D using Live View.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6168105737_85dc03b256_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajemm/6168105737/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6168257674_a3329d116c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajemm/6168257674/)

[xbabes]

My Second post on Tamron 60mm F2.0 :lol:

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiewphoto/image/1/photos/4/1200x1200/1/Andrea2011-09.jpg?et=Bp8JOpZcC9C9PxxP7HGFwA&nmid=488074532

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiewphoto/image/1/photos/4/1200x1200/2/BabyAlicia2011-09-1.jpg?et=V%2BmMwqQB5nIp%2CEAAB6nnxg&nmid=488074532

http://multiply.com/mu/kenhiewphoto/image/1/photos/4/1200x1200/3/BabyAlicia2011-09-2.jpg?et=bkCWeTbvTvOq2kNytFreVw&nmid=488074532


Canon 7D | Canon EF-S 15-85mm F/3.5-5.6 | Tamron 60mm F/2.0 | Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 | Sigma APO 150-500mm F/5-6.3
:oops:

[ajemm]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6265534446_b365fbf058_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajemm/6265534446/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6272013022_86c7d808dc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajemm/6272013022/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6271092994_46fc3d4b41_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajemm/6271092994/)

[wildtype]

Oh snap...great lens!

I know this lens is meant for APS-C sensors, but are any of you guys using this on an APS-H (1D) body?

If yes, what do you think of it? If this works on my 1D, I think I just found my next purchase!

It works perfect on 1d, both for portrait and macro

http://album.blog.yam.com/show.php?a=wildtype&f=8955044&i=20060254&p=76

FYI,

[Stir Fry A Lot]

Just ordered one from Abe's today for $369 shipped (after $100 mail in + code: LOYALTY15). How's the focus ring on it? I played with a friend's 17-50mm and it had a gritty/crunchy feel to it. Is this normal for Tamron lenses? Also, is the auto focus really as slow as some reviews say it is? I like the insect shots and was wondering if this is possible to achieve using autofocus.

[lar55]

The focus ring on mine is smooth and very nice. Perhaps your friend got sand or dust in his? The autofocus is fast and quiet, as long as it doesn't have too far to go. If you switch from close macro to far away, or back, the focus has a long way to go, and it may take a bit of time, especially if it starts off in the wrong direction and has to hunt around. But again, this only happens when switching between extremes.

With the lens wide open (f/2.0) and at short distances, the depth of field is so shallow that I think most people are using manual focus (and a tripod) anyway. But yes it will autofocus. You might find it helpful to use AI Servo (continuous autofocus) mode, even when taking a single picture.

[vickylou]

I pulled the plug and ordered this lens, arrives next week, very excited!

[Sp1207]

I'm not sure those are 100% in focus.

[lar55]

Nothing special, but I like the colors, especially for late November when most everything is brown and gray. Taken this past Thursday (Thanksgiving day), with a Tamron 60mm on EOS 60D. Hand-held, 1/320s f/3.5, autofocused. Straight out of camera and scaled down - no other post-processing.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3691/tgberrytree.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/tgberrytree.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[SteveInNZ]

Would someone who owns this lens mind confirming that it is actually an EF mount and not EF-S (or protrude further than an EF lens) please. I'm looking to purchase one for use on a 40D with an in-body filter (sits in front of the mirror) and that limits the lens choices to EF, even though it's an APS-C sensor.
Thanks.

[lar55]

Would someone who owns this lens mind confirming that it is actually an EF mount and not EF-S (or protrude further than an EF lens) please. I'm looking to purchase one for use on a 40D with an in-body filter (sits in front of the mirror) and that limits the lens choices to EF, even though it's an APS-C sensor.
Thanks.

I don't know the answer, but perhaps this will help?
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9886/tamron60mmmount.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/tamron60mmmount.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[tomcat7886]

nice insect series screamingswifts :)

[SteveInNZ]

Thank you lar55. That's perfect. I assume that the rear element doesn't protrude further than that at any point in the focus travel.
Dear Santa ...... :)

[lar55]

I assume that the rear element doesn't protrude further than that at any point in the focus travel.
Correct. Internal focus - neither front nor rear elements move.

[tb801]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6623960341_78fe856e35_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonybphoto/6623960341/)
2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonybphoto/6623960341/) by tonyb.photo (http://www.flickr.com/people/tonybphoto/), on Flickr

[vickylou]

I received my new lens xmas eve and am loving it. I am a novice so have alot to learn!

[LowriderS10]

HELP!!! I got mine and it's DEAD right out of the box (won't focus...the motor tries, but nothing happens...the focus ring just freewheels and the numbers on the barrel don't move, it's stuck at MFD...I can't focus it either AF or MF)...so now I have a choice...return it for $$$ or exchange it...opinions?

Thanks!!!

[SteveInNZ]

The unfortunate target of me messing about with strobe positioning, etc.
Taken near Lost World, Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand.
Canon 50D in Ikelite housing, DS125+DS51 strobes. Tamron 60mm f/2.0 macro.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6717038189_51c70e2126_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetla/6717038189/)
Two spot Demoiselle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetla/6717038189/) by stevetla (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevetla/), on Flickr

Steve

[Stir Fry A Lot]

HELP!!! I got mine and it's DEAD right out of the box (won't focus...the motor tries, but nothing happens...the focus ring just freewheels and the numbers on the barrel don't move, it's stuck at MFD...I can't focus it either AF or MF)...so now I have a choice...return it for $$$ or exchange it...opinions?

Thanks!!!

I'm having the same problem after not using it for a long time. I have a Canon 60mm arriving tomorrow and I'll be throwing the Tamron onto Craigslist as soon as it comes back from being repaired.