06-14-2010, 03:14 AM
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I'm considering to buy a Nikon Tamron 60 f/2.0 lens, since I'm interested in dabbling in macro while also using the lens as a faster-than-normal moderate tele lens for portraits or other things. However, I've heard a lot of bad things about the lens. My understanding is that there are two majors issues. The first is that D90 and higher level Nikon cameras can't actually get the camera to go wider f 2.8 or 2.4. Supposedly the problem was due to a failure of the camera to properly turn the aperture lever. This totally defeats the purpose of using it as a fast tele. The second problem, which is a less big deal, is that it consistently underexposes on some cameras.
I've read about these problems on PZ and also on DPR (most notably at http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1030&message=34079707), but these things are all old. I was wondering what the most recent status is. Do you know if these issues have been resolved? Do you know if there are fixes or anything?
Many thanks!
I'm considering to buy a Nikon Tamron 60 f/2.0 lens, since I'm interested in dabbling in macro while also using the lens as a faster-than-normal moderate tele lens for portraits or other things. However, I've heard a lot of bad things about the lens. My understanding is that there are two majors issues. The first is that D90 and higher level Nikon cameras can't actually get the camera to go wider f 2.8 or 2.4. Supposedly the problem was due to a failure of the camera to properly turn the aperture lever. This totally defeats the purpose of using it as a fast tele. The second problem, which is a less big deal, is that it consistently underexposes on some cameras.
I've read about these problems on PZ and also on DPR (most notably at http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1030&message=34079707), but these things are all old. I was wondering what the most recent status is. Do you know if these issues have been resolved? Do you know if there are fixes or anything?
Many thanks!