Optically the lenses do offer a different look - bluer for 03A, yellower for 103A (unprocessed jpg's here). Contrast wise I have to say I preferred the contrast of 03A when scrutinising the slate roof but that could be more related with 03A's blue tone. Both were softer wide open but not unacceptably so except below ~120mm - I would say avoid f3.8 at the short focal lengths. I did some comparisons of the same subject at f4, f5.6, f9 at different focal lengths and felt the differences were relatively insignificant.įor what its worth I thought this lens was stronger at the long end, while I thought the opposite of the 103A. Sharpness first and my impressions are that they are broadly equal. On the 03A focus is covered in half a rotation of the sleeve, on 103A in 2/3rds. Focus is millimetric at that end with both I used live view. One thing I noticed was a tendency to back focus at high zoom: since this was with both I am now inclined to blame the camera (user.?). If you are looking at a tamron 80-210 and don't know which it is, 03A is the one with the built in hood, and the bigger aperture collar (that extends further along the barrel of the lens). In appearance and handling the two are almost identical, with similar markings. But does that mean forget it, or does it mean well actually if you have a choice then definitely go for the 103A, but otherwise don't worry about it, both reflect Tamron quality? There question basically is: we know how readily available the 103A is if instead you find yourself looking at a 03A should you walk away? makes no bones that the later model is a revised and improved design. I am a bit surprised there aren't more reviews on this lens, its pretty common, so since I acquired one as part of a job lot here are my thoughts. Sharpness: 8 Aberrations: 5 Bokeh: 6 Handling: 8 Value: 10 Its still a likeable lens mainly due to sharpness (stopped down) and coluors and its compact size and good handling. It appears from reviews that the SP version may be a better bet in terms of aberration control. However the CA is a reall issue and the Bokeh on this lens is over rated. Its a very useful focal length and its main strength is COLOUR and SHARPNESS when stopped down. I have updated and downgraded my review of this lens having now owned it for about a week. purple CA present - very marked until stopped right down and not possible to eliminate in PP.Ĥ) Bokeh - can be harsh with backlights - but generally fair.ĥ) Colour - very warm tending to the magenta. No zoom creep and built in lens hood.Ģ) Sharpness - sharp stopped down at all focal lengths. My expectations were quite low and it has exceeded them:ġ) Excellent design and build - solid but light and compact with an easy one action zoom and focus ring. I have owned this lens for 24 hours and have adapted it to a full frame Sony camera. Sharpness: 7 Aberrations: 4 Bokeh: 6 Handling: 10 Value: 7 Camera Used: Sony a850 Singe focus >< zoom ring, sharp, compact + small MFD Much the same can be said of all the Tamron adaptalls I imagine. Recommended as a budget (as in cheap to buy) lens with adaptall capabilities if you are prepared to focus manually. Try and avoid situations that exacerbate this I used a P-KA mount.įocussing is relatively easy in good light and starts at less than 1 metre but the 10 metre to infinity focus is a short throw so care must be taken to correctly focus and not nudge it.ĭownside is CA, as you would expect. Great to be able to swap mounts on the lens to use another make body. Pretty sharp, early indications are that it is close to the 103A in sharpness. The tiniest amount of zoom creep at either end of the FLs if I shake the lens, smooth focussing, clear optics, I like the Tamron Adaptalls so I couldn't not buy it.(Well that's what I said to my wife as she looked daggers.she didn't help me carry all those books in!) Also better than the SP19AH I sold on recently and my favourite SP23A. The lens (and mount) are in good condition, better than my copies of 46A and 103A. The lens was £10 so I made an offer on the lens and adaptall mount (not priced for some reason) and went home happy. £20 for the filters and holder so ignored them. I noticed that they were asking £20 for the 2x teleconverter so ignored that. The young lady assured me that they were all new! I didn't say anything about their likely age. One boxed 03A, one boxed Canon FD adapter, one boxed Canon FD fit 2x converter and a small pile of filters and a holder all in their cases / boxes. When the young lady assistant had finished unpacking the crates I asked to have a look at her camera "stuff". I took a couple of large crates of books to a charity shop this morning, while waiting to get my breath back and my arms to stop aching I noticed a couple of Tamron Adaptall boxes in a glass cabinet. Sharpness: 9 Aberrations: 6 Bokeh: 6 Handling: 8 Value: 10 Camera Used: K-5
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