tamron 90/2.8 for landscapes???

[dane_skye]

I was considering a new lens in the 100mm range for landscape work.

I shoot Olympus OM and have the Zuilo 100/2.8. It is ok, but I think

shots could be a little sharper. I am considering either the Zuiko

100/2 or the Tamron 90/2.8 Macro in an adaptall mount.

 

I know the Zuiko is rated tack sharp but the Tamron is $300 cheaper.

How good is it? For landscapes, fall color shots, and the occasional

foray into macro (only small percentage of my shots)is this a good

buy?

 

how sharp is it??

 

thanks for any info!!

[p._neil_ralley]

FWIW I think that the Tamron is a great lens. It also gets quite a good rating on photodo.com.

[denise_duhamel]

I purchased the Tamron 90mm/2.8 a couple of months ago. I LOVE this lens - very sharp images. Up until this purchase, I used Minolta lenses exclusively. I highly recommend it - and besides, it got great reviews. I haven't used mine for landscapes though - just macro. If you want my .02 worth - I say go for the Tamron.

[dane_skye]

Thanks for the input. After some gut wrenching thought, I went with the Zuiko. A little more but it is one of the legendary ones from Oly.

[dane_skye]

I got the lens (the Zuiko 100/2) in monday. The shipping was delayed by the situation last week.

 

This is one awesome lens! The glass looks beautiful, bright view through it and a test roll was razor sharp!

 

Something else I like about it, and all Zuikos for that matter, is this is a solid piece of quality built equipment. It has some heft, but compared to the flimsey plastic stuff that has overtaken most of the 35mm industry, is a welcome weight.