Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF A-mount lens review by SerdarA

SerdarA#4761 date: Jan-29-2009
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 5 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 5	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro
price paid:	615 USD (new)
positive:	- Working distance - Internal focusing design - Tripod collar
negative:	- Lack of focus limiter
comment:	IAfter using this lens for more than a year, I am still in love with it. I recently paired it with a Metz 15 MS-1 and even tried it with a 1.4X TC for higher magnification. I no longer consider the lack of a focus limiter a negative since I always use manual focus with this lens (or just focus to 1:1 and then make the final adjustments with my feet). The entire rig is heavy, I would recommend using a shoulder (i.e. blackrapid) type strap instead of a neck strap. Then, the weight becomes a non-issue.