Tamron SP Di II 60mm F/2 Macro Lens for E-Mount?

[vagus]

Got my Tamron 60mm f/2.0 Di II and attached via Sony LA-EA1 adaptor.

Very nice lens, based on my newbie opinion.
Not sure if it is any basis of comparison, for portrait function, I compared it with the kit 18-55mm at 55mm zoom f/3.5, the sharpness & bokeh looks very different compared to the tamy. The focus peaking is a joy to use for manual focusing.

I like the 1:1 magnification but I will like to magnify it a little more...say 2-3:1
I think the only solution is to add on a Raynox DCR-250...but I'm concern about reducing the operating distance and reducing the DOF even more....dilemma

 

[sje4182]

Thanks for your quick reply!

So with focus peaking enabled, this manual focusing will be easier?

Yep. Many forumers did say they enjoy doing MF with de FP.

 

[sje4182]

Got my Tamron 60mm f/2.0 Di II and attached via Sony LA-EA1 adaptor.

Very nice lens, based on my newbie opinion.
Not sure if it is any basis of comparison, for portrait function, I compared it with the kit 18-55mm at 55mm zoom f/3.5, the sharpness & bokeh looks very different compared to the tamy. The focus peaking is a joy to use for manual focusing.

I like the 1:1 magnification but I will like to magnify it a little more...say 2-3:1
I think the only solution is to add on a Raynox DCR-250...but I'm concern about reducing the operating distance and reducing the DOF even more....dilemma

Of cos for portrait u cannot compare with kit lens. De kit lens has other uses which de Tamron will not be suitable hence de whole idea of ILCs - to be able change lens according to ur needs. Btw, u cannot get f3.5 at 55mm. F3.5 can only get at 18mm.

 

[vagus]

Of cos for portrait u cannot compare with kit lens. De kit lens has other uses which de Tamron will not be suitable hence de whole idea of ILCs - to be able change lens according to ur needs. Btw, u cannot get f3.5 at 55mm. F3.5 can only get at 18mm.

oops..you are right. I used the minimum f at 55mm.

 

[tntrue]

If you use flash when shooting macro, there's a flash extender FA-EX1S (available as a part at Sony Service) that will ensure your adapter+lens won't cast a shadow in your frame. Dunno if that would be a problem with the relatively short Tamron 60mm, though.

Focus peaking is a bug shooter's dream-come-true, especially with an articulating LCD. Shooting macro on my NEX-C3 was what prompted my decision to switch to alpha. After that first time, I never again powered up my D700.

Now you got me thinking I should get an LA-EA1 . . . :think:

 

[Ghostfit]

Now you got me thinking I should get an LA-EA1 . . . :think:

I'm holding out for the LA-EA2, besides shooting bugs it would be nice shooting birds with the PDAF.

 

[vagus]

Sony NEX-5N with Tamron 60mm macro.

 

[Ghostfit]

Sony NEX-5N with Tamron 60mm macro.

NICE ! ...Didn't know you're into Plamo as well !

 

[vagus]

NICE ! ...Didn't know you're into Plamo as well !

Thanks! Yup, this is one of the HG kits. I have suspended new kit building for a while now due to work commitments. Still have a boxes of kits in my storeroom to be built...;p

 

[Ghostfit]

Thanks! Yup, this is one of the HG kits. I have suspended new kit building for a while now due to work commitments. Still have a boxes of kits in my storeroom to be built...;p

Wait ! wait ! ...I go take a few pictures of my stash with the 5N and post later tonight ! :bsmilie:

 

[vagus]

Wait ! wait ! ...I go take a few pictures of my stash with the 5N and post later tonight ! :bsmilie:

yes that will be fun! Why not create another plamo thread in the stills section so that all of us can post there

 

[vagus]

Just love this lens

 

[LUNARKEN]

sia la... gundam lovers sia... my MG1/100 00 raiser also haven built finished... n my kit lens is too weak for toy photography. i wonder can raynox be used for toy shooting? cuz raynox is a chealer deal. how much is this lens btw?

 

[vagus]

sia la... gundam lovers sia... my MG1/100 00 raiser also haven built finished... n my kit lens is too weak for toy photography. i wonder can raynox be used for toy shooting? cuz raynox is a chealer deal. how much is this lens btw?

Raynox's working distance/focal distance is prob too close to capture larger toys like HG/MG size Gundams. The Tamron is low SGD700+ if you know which shop to ask.

btw, I'm intending to add on a Raynox to the Tamron to get real up close for some of my carnivorous plants