Tamron's little legend: SP 350mm f5.6
Sept 23, 2021 13:54:02 GMT
on Sept 23, 2021 13:54:02 GMT
Posted: Sept 23, 2021 13:54:02 GMT
After breaking my copy of this lens last year, I have been waiting a long time to find this replacement... This is the Tamron SP 350mm f5.6 Tele Macro lens which, along with Yashica's ML 500mm f8, is one of the most sought-after mirror lenses out there.
Tamron SP 350mm f5.6
Here it is paired with a Contax RX and I can't help thinking that they make a very handsome couple.
This short lens has earned its reputation for sharpness and good contrast (especially when using the reversible hood provided); sadly, its selling price reflects this too. But if you can find one that's affordable, grab it - you certainly won't be disappointed.
One of the most useful aspects of this lens is that it can focus as close as 43 inches (1.1m), and in so doing, provides a macro ratio of 1:2.5 which is very handy. As with all good mirror lenses, it can focus a little beyond the infinity mark to allow for heat expansion.
If you use this lens on a digital camera, you should enable focus peaking to help with accurate focusing; this is a mirror lens that can be used hand-held with no difficulty.
Tamron SP 350mm f5.6
Here it is paired with a Contax RX and I can't help thinking that they make a very handsome couple.
This short lens has earned its reputation for sharpness and good contrast (especially when using the reversible hood provided); sadly, its selling price reflects this too. But if you can find one that's affordable, grab it - you certainly won't be disappointed.
One of the most useful aspects of this lens is that it can focus as close as 43 inches (1.1m), and in so doing, provides a macro ratio of 1:2.5 which is very handy. As with all good mirror lenses, it can focus a little beyond the infinity mark to allow for heat expansion.
If you use this lens on a digital camera, you should enable focus peaking to help with accurate focusing; this is a mirror lens that can be used hand-held with no difficulty.
