Steve'sDigicams

zygh · Apr 11, 2006, 1:29 PM

JimC wrote:

Quote:

Perhaps you were looking at a starting bid price (versus completed listings)?

no, no, it wasthe 'buy it now'price. i'm very sure of it. :-)perhaps it wasa one time deal only.

mtclimber · Apr 15, 2006, 12:11 AM

Zygh-

Cord is back on E-Bay with more of the Tamron 28-300mm XR lenses again at $149. The lens (the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens) I had purchased on E-bay arrived today and I am attaching a photo.

Mt

zygh · Apr 15, 2006, 4:25 AM

unfortunately, none for nikon mount. :sad:

mtclimber · Apr 16, 2006, 5:11 PM

zygh-

Here are two sample photos taken with my D-50 and the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens. These were taken inside because it has beenraining all day.

The First photo is at 28mm. The exposure is 1/80th at F 4.5 and the image has been cropped 100%. TheFourth photo is at 300mm. The exposure is 1/25 at F 6.3 and the image was cropped 100%.

MT

Mike S · Apr 19, 2006, 12:55 PM

After reading the posts above I decided to call Cord. They allowed me to order the lens over the phone for my D50. It was $159.99. They said they will be posting more Nikon mounted Tamron lenses the end of the week if you dont want to call. These arent the DI version but I was told it wont matter on the D50. And there about $200 less.

mtclimber · Apr 19, 2006, 5:44 PM

Mike-

You are entirely correct. Cord is offering the Tamron 28-300mm XR lens rather than the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens. The only difference is an additional lens coating to reduce flare. The saving is substantial. My tests thus far with the Tamron XR version have been very impressive. In fact, impressive enough, that I purchased a lens for my D-50 as well as my KM 5D. Here is a sample photo from the XR version.\

MT

Mike S · Apr 20, 2006, 10:34 AM

mtclimber,

Wow, that pic looks great. I cant wait to get my lens!!!

Apr 15, 2006, 12:11 AM	#22
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Zygh- Cord is back on E-Bay with more of the Tamron 28-300mm XR lenses again at $149. The lens (the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens) I had purchased on E-bay arrived today and I am attaching a photo. Mt Attached Images

Apr 19, 2006, 5:44 PM	#26
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Mike- You are entirely correct. Cord is offering the Tamron 28-300mm XR lens rather than the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens. The only difference is an additional lens coating to reduce flare. The saving is substantial. My tests thus far with the Tamron XR version have been very impressive. In fact, impressive enough, that I purchased a lens for my D-50 as well as my KM 5D. Here is a sample photo from the XR version.\ MT Attached Images

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Steve'sDigicams

Recent Camera Reviews

Most Active Forums

Most Popular Deals

Latest Feature Articles

Apr 15, 2006, 4:25 AM	#23
zygh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 531	unfortunately, none for nikon mount. :sad:

Apr 16, 2006, 5:11 PM	#24
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	zygh- Here are two sample photos taken with my D-50 and the Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lens. These were taken inside because it has beenraining all day. The First photo is at 28mm. The exposure is 1/80th at F 4.5 and the image has been cropped 100%. TheFourth photo is at 300mm. The exposure is 1/25 at F 6.3 and the image was cropped 100%. MT

Apr 19, 2006, 12:55 PM	#25
Mike S Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	After reading the posts above I decided to call Cord. They allowed me to order the lens over the phone for my D50. It was $159.99. They said they will be posting more Nikon mounted Tamron lenses the end of the week if you dont want to call. These arent the DI version but I was told it wont matter on the D50. And there about $200 less.

Apr 20, 2006, 10:34 AM	#27
Mike S Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	mtclimber, Wow, that pic looks great. I cant wait to get my lens!!!