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Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 Di LD Macro

Pros: Price ( new I think now difficult to find, you can find a good used with Canon attachment at a reasonable price ), weight, does not have the MF of an IRIX Dragonfly but good ergonomics despite the age of the project.

Cons: I am not yet able to give a complete evaluation because I have recently withdrawn the optics and carried out the first tests in non-ideal light conditions.

Opinion: Given this opinion for the particularity of the whole (lens, adapter, camera body) I hope in the coming weeks to be able to leave photos. I did an outdoor test with clouds affecting lights and ISO values. I can say that everything works and give an acceptable to the quality of the shots for the problem of the lights that I mentioned before. The idea is to adapt to the macro in itinere, even through the crop at 26 megapixels, with good results and without the pretense you fully endure the resolution of sony. The hardware set up: (Tamron SP 180mm f/3.5 Di LD Macro "Canon" + Sigma MC 11 Firmware Ver. 1.37 + Sony a7RIV). Why did I buy the Tamron 180 and not the Sigma 105 DG DN Art or rather the Sony FE 90, why I have not adapted a Canon 180 ? The underlying reason is the same that pushes you to photograph, the next light, the next subject, the curiosity to experiment. The focal "180" for the working distance and the possibility of photographing elusive insects, I do not know lenses of the same range with Sony E mount, I discarded the Canon 180 for the price and uncertainty about compatibility. In assembling the set you feel the flow of contacts, less fluid than the assembly of an original bayonet, everything happens without damage if you use normal caution. The Sony through the Sigma MC11 recognizes the Tamron and correctly reports the Exif with apertures, focal, focal crop, ISO, etc.etc. Corrected the aperture priority check. No blockages that force you to remove the battery. It is a Macro lens in this case "adapted" to be used in MF. I also shot in Single AF (Flexible Spot) - Very slow, often does not hook, you have to approach with the MF and then switch back to AF. Other modes / AFC, very slow / not usable.

sent on August 24, 2021