Tamron 90 pic

[Heath Bennett]

I haven't been using my Tamron much, but at the thought of selling it I put it on today:



It is a very sharp lens, even at 1:1. This is shot is only slightly horzontally cropped, not vertically.

[Alpha_7]

Gorgeous.. I'd think twice about selling it..
Bzzzzzz
!

[Heath Bennett]

Can't really use it much for the professional side so far - but it is so much fun!

[marcotrov]

Beautifully crisp clean colours and cuts like a razor. Apart from reach I really don't think you are going to gain anything with sharpness with the 105 Nikkor Heath. Terrific shot.
cheers
marco

[Heath Bennett]

Thanks marco - you are right - you do have to get pretty close for 1:1!

Here is another - they were all handheld - this one I missed the focus a bit through too narrow an aperture - but I am posting it because of the little spit bubble - or is it drool?

[PALL]

wow amzingly detailed shot at 1:1,i actualy saw many shots of tamron but didnt saw such sharped one.previously i saw average shots of tamron on photosg wich leads me to buying sigma.the seocnd one great,specialy handheld keeping focus.you must realy patient then.kool

[marcotrov]

You can see the reflection in the bubble and air bubbles, clever little bee! Great capture heath. Boy you are making me think about the D2X versus the D200 and a good macro lens
cheers
marco

[Heath Bennett]

The D200 plus a battery grip is bigger and heavier than the D2x. I would think that this would make it better for hand-held macros - easier to steady ones hands.

[big pix]

heath...... are you sure you do not want to haggle..........well a little....

[Heath Bennett]

Now that I have thought about it... No.

[Slider]

Awesome shots Heath. Lovely crisp lens.

[big pix]

Now that I have thought about it... No.

':lol:'':lol:'':lol:'':lol:'

[ozimax]

Nice stuff Heath, makes me want to buy one, lens that is, not the insect.

Max

[marcotrov]

Smart decision Heath. I don't think you'll get a macro sharper than the Tamron. It's a recognised pearler of a lens.
Gee I didn't think the addittion of a grip on the d200 would make it that bulky? Now it all rests on the autofocus reviews
cheers
marco

[big pix]

Nice stuff Heath, makes me want to buy one, lens that is, not the insect.

Max

go on ... start a honey factory, heath will get the bees........

[Heath Bennett]

here is one that is a little more sharpened, and a little less about bees:

[sirhc55]

Great pics HB.

Marco - the focussing system on the D200 will be better than the D70 for sure - believe me

[Heath Bennett]

just saw a dust spot that I will need to clean off!

EDIT - and a slight halo

[big pix]

just saw a dust spot that I will need to clean off!

How about a quick offer before you do a clean and possible damage.......

[Heath Bennett]

Just in case you are not joking - I am refering to sensor dust. This Tamron is protected by Mr Hoya.

[nito]

wow heath they are all amazing shots!!!

[big pix]

[quote="Heath Bennett"]Just in case you are not joking - I am refering to sensor dust. This Tamron is protected by Mr Hoya.[/quote


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[Willy wombat]

Wow - How can you part with a lens that is that good.

Of course your skills behind it are also on a par with the quality of the lens HB.

V. Nice fly and bees.

[Heath Bennett]

thanks Willy, kind of you to say so.

BP -

[mic]

That bloody close Heath you can almost see his Dick

Brilliant !

Mic.

[big pix]

That bloody close Heath you can almost see his Dick

Brilliant !

Mic.

and I thought he was pleased just to see heath.....':lol:'

[blacknstormy]

Heath - beautiful photos!!! I'm pretty sure the bubble you talking about with the bee is regurgitated nectar Insects aren't the tidiest of eaters.

And I'm happy to see someone else taking photos of sarcophagids - the fly

Keep the lens !!!!!!!!!!!!


Rel

[moggy]

Great photos Heath, especially the fly, but after seeing Rel's frog pics I still lust after the 105mm for that little extra reach.

Bob.

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[marcotrov]

I never thought i'd say this... beautiful fly Heath That tamron and your technique with it are gold...KEEP IT!!

Chris said:

Marco - the focussing system on the D200 will be better than the D70 for sure - believe me

It 'll want to be a whole lot better Chris. I'm sure you are right but just how much better and will it be enugh to distract me from the D2X. Mind you the D200 will allow me to get the macro lens maybe the Sigma 150 , sweet. Can't wait for yu guys to test it thanks to Birddog!
cheers
marco

[wendellt]

hi heath

amazing shots. Could you try and take a picture of a woman's eye really close up like they do on lumiere.com

i just might get one myself

[Zeeke]

amazing shots Heath... im glad your enjoying your tamron 90 as much as i enjoy using mine.. they really are a top bit of glass... ... i want a 180 now.. so when the 90 isnt long enough to reach.. i can use a 180...

again.. top work.. especialy the fly

Tim

[KerryPierce]

Excellent, impressive shots, Heath.

I don't know how you guys do that. Even with my 180mm, the insects won't allow me to get that close. I spent many hours in the attempt, this past summer. It's very frustrating.

[Heath Bennett]

Thanks all.

BP -

Wendell - A macro shot of a girls eye is a great idea - something that is far more 'sellable' to the client than flies genitalia and bees knees (even though they sound so special )