Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD Macro 1:1 For Canon EF
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14 years ago
Fantastic lens/value
Aside from slow auto focus I think this lens is near superb. Tack sharp images at all apertures, beautiful smooth bokeh at larger aps. I've used this lens now for over 5 years with my canon 5d (and now my 5d mk3) and I smile every time I reach for it.
11 years ago
Nice pice of glass
I'm using this Tamron TA18035MAF 180mm f/3.5 Macro Autofocus Lens, Strobies LED Macro Ring Light by Interfit. On a SLT-A99 DSLR Camera ,Vello Auto Extension Tube Set 69mm total. ps i bought it all@ B&H. The auto focus is not SSM fast.The AF is grinding out a little noise. But it dose focus sharp!
13 years ago
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro Review
In order to capture true macro photographs, where the image is the same size as the original object, the lens has to be used at close range. This can cause problems, however, such as when the lens casts its own shadow over the subject.
21 years ago
I don't think it's fair to compare this lenses AF with other telephoto lenses - after all, it focuses all the way from infinity to 1:1, and that takes some time! Agreed, it focuses slowly, but it does so relatively quiet (no USM or HSM here, sadly) and when it stops, it usually is in focus even on...
Pros:
- Sharp
- relatively light
- good working distance (it's a 180mm after all)
- good colours and contrast
- filter control
- good focus ring (I like the clutch mechanism)
- accurate AF
- easy to MF
Cons:
- Hood is huge! Lens doesn't feel very solid
13 years ago
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro Review
The Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is a well-designed lens that's impresses on both APS-C and full-frame bodies
14 years ago
Excellent long macro!
I decided on this Tamron 180mm macro because of reviews and past experience with Tamron products. Money well spent. It's a quality lens that is extremely sharp and contrasty. This will do nicely until I find the rare Minolta Maxxum 200 f4 macro.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
- Very Sharp
Cons:
- Slow Focus
13 years ago
Delivers as Promised
Found the lens to be great for closeup nature work. The focusing is a little slow & takes getting used to.
Pros:
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Slow Focus
13 years ago
Extra distance was invaluable
I combined this superb lens with a new Sony A65 (also reviewed recently) at a recent shoot. The subject was 'Harvest Mice' and I was 'shooting' the delightful little devils in company with two other enthusiasts in shoot leader's garden shed.
10 years ago
Love it...!
Been wanting this lens for years, very glad I finally bought one. Great images, super sharp. Auto focus IS slow and it hunts most of the time but I knew this about this lens before buying. It is a Macro after all and this is kind of normal for this kind of lens.
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