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Great first birding lens and super telephoto. Lens made for Sony A mount comes with Sony LA-EA3 converter for FE/E mount, Lowe Pro lens case, and Arca compatible plate on tripod foot. All in mint like new condition.

 

Tamron info: Capture the power and beauty of wildlife, birds, travel destinations, and exciting sports action close-ups with this high-performance 150-600mm long-range zoom. VC (Vibration Compensation) and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) enable you to shoot crisp images of fast-moving, distant subjects handheld, while proprietary Tamron optical technology, including eBAND Coating, works to suppress flare and ghosting for impressively clear, vibrant images. Three LD (Low Dispersion) elements are effectively deployed to correct chromatic aberrations, a challenging problem when shooting at long distances and at long focal-length settings. Tamron's eBAND Coating and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating help suppress flare and ghosting for class-leading image quality.VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron's proprietary image stabilization system. Tamron's VC is a three-coil system, whereby three driving coils activate the shake-compensating VC lens group electromagnetically via three ceramic ball bearings. The quiet high-torque USD motor ensures a speedy and accurate autofocus response. This new coating technique developed by Tamron deploys a Nano-structured layer (1 nm = 1/1,000,000mm) of ultra-low refractive index, with dimensions smaller than the wavelengths of visible rays of light. This Nano-structured layer coupled with the sophisticated multiple layer coatings underneath, yields significant anti-reflection properties, efficiently reducing undesired flare and ghosting to an absolute minimum to deliver sharp, crisp images. While covering a very wide range of focal lengths, this lens is remarkably compact and accepts 95mm filters. Its stylish design with signature Tamron tungsten silver finish and elegant brand ring incorporates a sturdy tripod mount to enhance both stability and ease of use. Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens.

 

This was recently shot with the lens:

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Sorry if I haven't taken a lot of time to explore the new look, but that has been very difficult because it is so slow and cumbersome. I cetainly preferred the old site, but then again I'm an old codger who likes things that just work.

<p>I've used one as the walk-around lens on my NEX-7 for many years (most of my shots on photo.net over the last years until I got an A7rII last summer) . Mine is great - pretty sharp at all focal lengths - a bit soft on the edges, esp. at smallest f-stops, but I shoot mostly landscapes and outdoor sports, so either bright light or I put it on a tripod and rarely shoot wide open. I love having the reach of the telephoto without having to change lenses - very useful for my grab and go ski shots. I do shoot RAW and use the ACR profile for the lens to correct aberrations (which are there). For the current price I definitely recommend it as a general walk-around lens for outdoor use.</p>

<p>Anyone else have problems with the Playmemories web site? I get to the last step, click to confirm the purchase and nothing happens (other than a screen refresh). My account shows a transaction for $0, but no app was loaded. My credit card company says all is working on their end and these strange $0 transactions are showing up on their end too.</p>

<p>I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Tamron 18-200mm - which seems the best <em>walk-around</em> solution (esp. if you are like me and want some tele action). It might not be the absolute sharpest (esp. compared to a prime) but mine has produced very good results on my NEX-7 for many years. I've printed 16x20 on my Epson 7900 with good results and also done some panoramas I've printed even larger. I also have the 10-18, and Sigma 30 and 60. The Sigmas are very sharp, but I normally want a zoom for <em>walk-around</em> versatility.</p>

<p>Most of the pictures from the last few years in my gallery were taken with this lens.</p>

<p>Jim, which case did you get? I've got the same camera and am heading to Hawaii in Dec. I'm looking for a cheap solution for shallow snorkeling, but haven't found a flexible case that sounds good.</p>

<p>I'd get rid of the first one, wouldn't bother with the second shot. On the flip side I found the clouds that were contrail remnants to really help my shots in southern Utah this past fall.<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17637092-lg.jpg" alt="" width="686" height="940" /></p>

<p>If I had the $$ I'd get a Sony RX100 II right now for climbing and skiing (same requirements as biking).</p>

<p>Two sentences I'd edit:</p>

<p>and enjoy <strong>our</strong> time together</p>

<p>... so capturing all the little things on your wedding day is something I love to do.</p>

<p>The line about shooting worldwide still sounds funny, why <em>those</em> three places? Is Paris the only place in France you want to shoot? Sweden is nice but what's wrong with Norway, Denmark, or Finland? Why mention two countries and one city? I'd loose that line.</p>

<p>I agree with all the comments above, especially dropping all the age stuff. The grammar and punctuation need a lot of work. That might be a style you are using, trying to appeal to the texting generation that doesn't care about such things, but for those of us who do it comes off as uneducated. I would quit reading and leave a web site with such unprofessional writing, worried that all of your work is just as sloppy. I'm not going to do the editing for you, but I'd take it to someone you know who can write and have them help.</p>

<p>For those of us who carry our gear long distances (I'm a climber/back-country skier/hiker) mirrorless is fantastic due to size and weight. I had a number of Canon Rebels with a variety of lenses, but even those are heavy and bulky to carry on the chest or pack strap doing techincal travel. I often brought my S90 because of that, but wasn't satisfied with the quality for printing (I'd love to buy the Sony RX-100 to replace it). My NEX-7 with Tamron 18-200mm fits in a case on the hip belt of my pack for quick easy access (my ski buddies don't like to wait long). My results with this combo are better IQ than my Canon, so I'm sold. I'm not interested though in the adaptor to carry my large heavy Canon glass.</p>

<p>Here are a couple of first snaps in the backyard. Not<em> test</em> shots, but so far I'm happy. My standard sharpening applied.<br>

<img src="http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7139/maple1018mm.jpg" alt="" width="1229" height="768" /></p>

<p><img src="http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6193/1018mmcairn.jpg" alt="" width="579" height="768" /></p>

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<p>When I got a bonus at work I finally sprang for it - hope it will be the perfect complement to my 18-200 Tamron which I'm quite happy with. Just got it yesterday, and snapped a couple shots last night that look good. I'll put some up here later when I've had a chance to experiment.</p>

<p>When I got a bonus at work I finally sprang for it - hope it will be the perfect complement to my 18-200 Tamron which I'm quite happy with. Just got it yesterday, and snapped a couple shots last night that look good. I'll put some up here later when I've had a chance to experiment.</p>

<p>I've been trying to sell prints for a few years and haven't managed to make back my investment in printer/paper/frames/etc. much less cameras & time. Printing high quality (I'm also doing canvas) is another technical challenge beyond simple digital photography which is a continual learning curve (and I had years in the wet darkroom). I agree with all the advice above. <strong>Very</strong> competitive field, economy doesn't help right now, marketing is key, but takes lots of work. Still a mystery to me what will sell and what doesn't - hard to figure that against your own preferences and bias. Not trying to talk you out of it, but go into it with open eyes for the love not money (it is quite a thrill to finish matting and framing a <em>fine art</em> print). Keep your day job for now!</p>

<p>If so, what do you think of it? Please post samples.</p>

<p>I've seen a couple of pretty good reviews, and some dissapointment expressed at the IQ/price ratio.</p>

<p>Sorry for the double post, my connection must be slow. I don't know how to delete a post so I've edited to this.</p>

<p>Jim, I got the same set-up this summer to move up from a P&S and step in for my DSLR when climbing and skiing here in the Cascade range of WA. I'm also finding it works great. I have had some dust on the sensorsince I have another lens and change at times. I'm careful, but Sony's anti-dust system doesn't seem as good as my Canon DSLR. I also agree that focus isn't as quick or acurate, but IQ is definetly up to par. I keep mine in a Lowe Pro case on the hip belt of my pack.</p>

 

<p>As a mountain climber and skier weight and size are very important. I've carried my Canon Rebel DSLRs on trips when I wanted quality pics, but they slow me down, both with higher weight, and harder to get in hand. I got a Canon S90 a couple years ago and it became my ski camera for most trips. Not pro results, but good enough for most of my uses (slide shows and web posting).</p>

<p>After a lot of debate I finally bit the bullet and got an NEX-7 with Tamron 18-200mm and love it. I'm getting quality better in many cases to my DSLR in a much smaller lighter package. I shoot mostly outdoor sports and landscapes. I got a Lowe case that fits this combo exactly and can wear it on my pack belt for easy access - better than DSLR, but not as good as S90.</p>

<p>If I had the $$ I'd also have a full frame DSLR for serious landscape work, but not sure I'd carry it all to many of the mountain locations I find my best views!</p>

<p>I used to use grads a lot more, but now deal with 90% in post, often relying on ACR grads to darken the sky. My problem has been overdoing the filters in the field which look good in the viewfinder, but when I get home and look on the computer the sky is unnaturally dark (reflection in water is brighter) and I have to deal with that in post! This is a problem I see here all the time - often on pictures that look great as thumbnails, and even on first glance.</p>

<p><img src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1519/vesper100bw.jpg" alt="" width="1323" height="862" /><br>

NEX-7, Tamron 18-200mm</p>

<p>I just got a NEX-7 with the Tamron 18-200 and it works great as a walk around lens, not with the pano-sweep, but I wouldn't use that anyway.</p>

<p>Will, I think the video was ok, I also agree with your conclusions (as do most reviewers), but more examples of the camera in use (showing the menu system) would be more illustrative than head shots of you talking. I'd also shorten it up a bit - seems like you could cut at least 3 min. (shorten your bio etc.).</p>

<p>Brooks, thanks for the ideas, I thought of that and need to get another long ethernet cable to try. The cable from the computer is plugged into a switch, not a router, so no software/firmware is involved. I did try switching ports, and plugging the main cable directly into the printer - same results. It does seem strange that the printer shows up on the network if there is a problem with the cabling/switch.<br>

Here is the error message I get in print control, which makes it sound like a software problem:<br>

/Library/Printers/EPSON/InkjetPrinter2/Filter/rastertoescpII.app/Contents/MacOS/rastertoescpII failed</p>