Re: New Tamron 60mm macro for APS-C cameras


"Paul Furman" <paul-@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Doug Jewell wrote:
Paul Furman wrote:
Neil Harrington wrote:
Doesn't this look interesting?

Yes. Nice to see something new for DX, something all-around new too!
Hmmm... Perhaps I'm missing something here, but other than being F2, what
advantage would this provide over the 90/2.8? Personally, I'd prefer the
greater operating distance achieved with the 90mm.
There's no pricing on that page, so maybe if it was significantly cheaper
than the 90/2.8 that may be an advantage, but if both were about the same
price I can't see any good reason to get the 60/2 instead of the 90/2.8.
Is there something I'm missing?

It's smart to make a macro lens with smooth bokeh which is also usable as
a portrait lens.

The point described below is very interesting if it's correct:

OPTICAL FEATURES

3. Working distance of 100mm, the longest distance among lenses in this
class(4)

Tamron has realized the long working distance of 100mm from the front
element of the lens to the subject in 1:1 life-size macro photography. The
long working distance allows the user to take macro shots while
maintaining a sufficient distance from such subjects like timid insects
that are likely to escape if you move in too close. Additionally, with
this longer working distance you can prevent capturing the shadow of the
lens barrel as is often the case with conventional macro lenses with
insufficient working distances.

Exactly. I have the Tamron 90mm macro and I love it, but the front element
is REALLY deep set, looks like about an inch and a half, which uses up a lot
of what would otherwise be working distance. This new 60mm macro has the
front element right in front.

I just now tape-measured the working distance of my Tamron 90 at 1:1, edge
of lens barrel to subject, and I get about 95 mm. So if their figures are
correct the 60 should be at no disadvantage at all in this respect.

Also, 90mm (35mm equiv. 135mm) is really a bit longer than I like for
portraiture, while 60mm (equiv. 90mm) should be just about right. And I love
the idea of f/2 even if it really has no advantage over f/2.8 in the longer
lens in terms of defocusing the background.


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