I have a Tamron 180/2.5. It is a very fine lens according to tests. The
German Fotomagazin called it "super", as they did with the 80-200/2.8 zoom.
Contrast is a bit better on the 180 than on the zoom at 200 mm, but
otherwise very little difference, it seems.
It has internal focus, which is faster than the focus on the Zuiko 180/2.8.
As I now have the Zuiko 180/2.0, I am thinking of selling the Tamron.
Unfortunately, a couple of years ago I dropped it 3 meters down on a floor
at Lanzerote, smashing a UV filter, which caused some marks on the front
lens. I was surprised I did not smash the lens altogether. The marks
probably do not effect the pictures, but of course reduce the value.
I'll try to test this lens against my Zuiko.
If I decide to sell the Tamron, I'll let you know on the list.
Lars
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> Fra: Motor Sport Visions Photography <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Til: Skip Williams <skipwilliams@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Emne: Re: [OM] Tamron 80-200 f2.8 thanks! (+ Q on 180/2.5)
> Dato: 13. september 2000 18:30
>
> Skip Williams wrote:
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I told you that you'd be pleased with that lens. Good luck.
> >
> > BTW, Does anyone have experience with the Tamron 180/2.5 SP? Greg
> > Logidice had one and it looked very nice. Similar to the 80-200/2.8 in
> > build quality, i.e., lots of metal and beefy. I'd expect similar
> > performance. Given the recent threads on the issues that some persons
have
> > had with the Zuiko 180/2.8, it might be an alternative. And at a
"market"
> > price of $350-400, it's a pretty good deal vs. the Zuiko.
> >
> > Skip
>
> Thanks Skip, you Gary, et all were right. That lens is fantastic. I
> found it also is very easy to focus very quickly...it made me feel like
> an AF computer when using it ;-). Who needs wunderbricks? For the first
> time I actually saw other racing photographers looking at a lens I was
> using and admiring it, for me that's a change. I could immediatly see a
> noticable improvement in my results through an 8X loupe (Provia F film)
> in the shots taken with this lens...it really is that good and I wish to
> thank you all yet again for the recommendation. The SP 2X converter I
> got with it has some kind of haze between the rear elements so I need to
> either get it cleaned or replace it but I got the lens and converter for
> $305.00 so I'm not complaining, the lens itself is fine. I did not try
> it with my SP 1.4X converter yet since my older Tamron 70-350/4.5
> actually does a decent job and is pretty quick too. I really do need a
> 300/2.8 bad though.
>
> I hear the "special edition" SP 180/2.5LD is pheonominal as well. They
> also made a 2.8 version. I have seen many of the 180/2.5s on eBay, some
> for less than that $350-400 range. The 80-200 has a nine blade aperature
> and I suspect the 180/2.5 does as well. With the 80-200/2.8 I don't
> really see a need to carry a prime in that range any longer.
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
>
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