Comments on: Tamron develops new SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO 1:1 lens

By: ChrisL

ChrisL — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:42:56 +0000

You already have the option of the Tamron 90mm FF macro lens, which is well respected. This new lens adds a DX alternative with a similar field of view.

Gee, is it possible for any manufacturer to introduce a DX lens without the FX crowd bursting into tears?

By: Tamron Lens

Tamron Lens — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:00:09 +0000

Great news. I’m anxious to see some video podcast reviews of this lens in action by professional photographers.

By: DNHJR

DNHJR — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:24:55 +0000

I read a rumor Tamron is working on a new 24-75mm f/2.8 VC and updating the 70-200mm with VC. here, http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/02/anything-coming-from-tamron-cr2/

By: Wahlroos

Wahlroos — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:12:31 +0000

So ugly, like any other pirate manufacturer lens.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:41:36 +0000

If you’d like to swap your D700 for my D90 it’ll be ok…..

By: Rlanthier

Rlanthier — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:47:06 +0000

I agree! But it seems that neither Sigma nor Tamron are able to put their versions of VR in their 2.8 lines. Why not in their 70-200 2.8s?

By: kidfromkor

kidfromkor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:22:13 +0000

so basically, useless on my D700

By: Pablov

Pablov — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:46:34 +0000

I hope Tamron releases a 24-70 or 24-75 f2.8 with VC (or whatever they call the stabilizing system), built-in AF motor, and weather sealing.

That would be a great choice to compete with Nikon and Canon Zooms (much more expensive)

By: Pablov

Pablov — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:43:41 +0000

hi D800, when are you coming?
you are LATE !

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:02:47 +0000

+1 If it can focus quickly, loca isn’t horrible and it’s as sharp as Tamron’s other macro glass. I’m guessing about US$450.

By: A new Nikon fanboy

A new Nikon fanboy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:04 +0000

I never buy Lens Food. The lens will just get fat and lazy, which makes them heavier, harder to fit into camera bags, and may shorten their lifespan. I want my lenses lean and hungry.

By: A new Nikon fanboy

A new Nikon fanboy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:27:55 +0000

Nice. I’ll wait for the test results, but I can see buying this down the road.

By: Neoh Soon Hueng

Neoh Soon Hueng — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:27:43 +0000

never knew that lens needs to eat as well. The typo’s still there NR

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:27:24 +0000

I corrected it

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:26:20 +0000

… and people sometimes complain that I make mistakes

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:25:54 +0000

lol – I copied that from the original Tamron site…

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:23:16 +0000

nooo, more like 8 hours late

By: D800 is among us

D800 is among us — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:18:21 +0000

Oohh!.. make sense. thanks

By: CatSplat

CatSplat — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:09:33 +0000

I wish my lenses came with Lens Food as standard, that’s normally a pricey aftermarket accessory.

By: Jimo

Jimo — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:04:36 +0000

wow.. it even comes with its own food.. yipee, no need to buy food for this lens…