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Will the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 need an adapter to fit on the 7D?
If any of you have experience with this lens, how does the manual focusing work for video? Some reviewers said that they returned the lens because of manual focusing issues. |
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So I just had a look through EBay at these lenses. I can't find any compelling reason to buy one. The only lens faster than F2.8 was the range of 50/55mm lenses and they were more expensive than the Nikons.
So the problem for me is this: The lenses are slow. I can get Nikon glass at F2 or faster for the entire cinematic range. They aren't any cheaper. This is what really surprised me. I don't think the glass is any better. I'd have to buy new adapters (both to Nikon and Canon). I'd have to buy step up rings for my current filters. I'm sorry, and I was curious. But I can't see how this would make any good economic sense for me. If I had an M42 body maybe... |
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The 35mm f/2 is a great lens, if not the best Takumar. The 85mm f/1.8 is very special. I have the 85mm f/1.9, and it is also a fine lens. As you said there are the 50mm varieties. The f/1.4 SMC is legendary, nuff said. Some say the 50mm f/1.2 is the finest, but it is super rare. Less rare is the 55mm f/1.8, which is a VERY underrated lens, believe me. Especially considering you can still get it for pennies. Beyond f/2 you have the 135mm f/2.5, which is another GREAT lens. Finally the 105mm f/2.8 is worth a mention and has its uses. Quote:
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I also notice on the 7D and my Nikon D300 that the sensor has a slight magenta color cast, which maybe a factor in color balance. |
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By the way, in no way am I comparing these to the Nikons you list, which are without doubt more desirable than the examples I offer, but in my opinion, the difference in desirability is not reflected in the difference in price. Takumars are still a bargain and are great for video. Quote:
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Thank you for this post! At thos prices, I'm willing to take a risk on one of these pieces of glass. I'll try to see what pops up in the next couple weeks, and buy something. A 50 if nothing else, because those are very inexpensive.
I am used to looking at the buy it now prices because the Nikons usually bid right up to that. If I can start snagging some of these faster primes at around $100 a piece, and they look good, I am on board. For the stuff I shoot, I prefer the lenses that have a bit more character to them. Keeps me from having to attach diffusion in front of the lens, or soften things after the fact. I love the character of the Nikon glass pre- 1975. My 300mm Nikon from 1972 is one of the prettier pieces of glass I've used, but has very limited use for me because it's somewhat slow. And "L" glass doesn't hold much for me. Never has. But I've never been an autofocus fan. And I abandoned Canon after my first EOS cameras... long before digital hit the scene. Thanks again for this. I'll update in a few weeks with what I bought and how it's working. I've got some model photography to do next month and one of these 85s is going to be perfect. |
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