re: Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro

Elaine

I'm beginning to keep my eyes out for this lens (for my Minolta Maxxum 5D), but have so far seen at least three different pictures of various models. I understand there is a Di version that is supposed to be better for digital, but if I can get a well-used-yet-great-condition older model off of e-bay, should I go for it? Are the differences between the models mostly cosmetic, or should I hold out for the latest and greatest? I'm hoping this question is somewhat generic and not Minolta specific...I'd love to hear anyone's opinion on this.

Thanks!

Elaine

GraphyFotoz

Elaine wrote:

I'm beginning to keep my eyes out for this lens (for my Minolta Maxxum 5D), but have so far seen at least three different pictures of various models. I understand there is a Di version that is supposed to be better for digital, but if I can get a well-used-yet-great-condition older model off of e-bay, should I go for it? Are the differences between the models mostly cosmetic, or should I hold out for the latest and greatest? I'm hoping this question is somewhat generic and not Minolta specific...I'd love to hear anyone's opinion on this.

Thanks!

Elaine

The SP DI is the latest version.
SP=Super Performance
DI=Digitaly Intergrated for the newer Digital Cameras.

I'd stick with the DI version as it's made for the shinny CCD sensor of the newer Digital camera's thus less if any CA and flare.

Me myself I love my Sigma 105mm EX DG f2.8 Macro which is another top rated lens for macro and portrait work.
The one your looking at was gonna be my 2nd choice.

Since I got mine as new 2nd hand for $285 shipped and is highly rated so jumped on it.
It's a $400+ piece of glass new!

Tamron has some super nice optics I used em years ago in my 35mm days.
I might go Tamron when I get a Superzoom haven't made up my mind yet.

Bottom line is go where your budget leads you!
But make sure it's something you can live with.
I know where your coming from it's a tough choice!

Just my 2 cents if it's worth that.

Elaine

GraphyFotoz wrote:

The SP DI is the latest version.
SP=Super Performance
DI=Digitaly Intergrated for the newer Digital Cameras.

I'd stick with the DI version as it's made for the shinny CCD sensor of the newer Digital camera's thus less if any CA and flare.

Me myself I love my Sigma 105mm EX DG f2.8 Macro which is another top rated lens for macro and portrait work.
The one your looking at was gonna be my 2nd choice.

Since I got mine as new 2nd hand for $285 shipped and is highly rated so jumped on it.
It's a $400+ piece of glass new!

Tamron has some super nice optics I used em years ago in my 35mm days.
I might go Tamron when I get a Superzoom haven't made up my mind yet.

Bottom line is go where your budget leads you!
But make sure it's something you can live with.
I know where your coming from it's a tough choice!

Just my 2 cents if it's worth that.

Thanks for your 2 cents! I think I'll keep looking. Maybe I'll investigate the Sigma as well.

Elaine

howard

Here in HK it sells new for about U$310 http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk/index.php?cPath=1_21&sort=5a&filter_id=33&page=2
so plus shipping it may not be much more than used? FWIW I use the older version with a Canon mount and find it excellent. Howard

Elaine wrote:

Thanks for your 2 cents! I think I'll keep looking. Maybe I'll investigate the Sigma as well.

Elaine

Tee Why

the tamron you are talking about has different optics than the prior non Di model. The Di version has excellent optics. Shop around, with a rebate, they can be had for a great price.