Tamron SP Adaptall-2 SP 90mm f/2.5 Macro, Handheld

Digital Moments: Handheld shots, image making with a Tamron SP Adaptall-2 90mm f/2.5 Macro, impressive results.

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It was an exciting day, and I was elated when the lens came in. I didn't waste any time either, as I got the lens unpacked and mounted on the Olympus E-PM2, and was out the door, grabbing these first few shots wherever the camera was pointed. With a focal length equivalent to a 180mm telephoto lens on a full-frame camera, the lens needs more than just a steady pair of hands when shooting handheld. I pursued it nonetheless and managed to capture these few images for the trial.

The Tamron SP 90mm 1:2.5, a "cult classic" macro lens, a favorite with many users, came with a great reputation for color rendering and excellent chromatic aberration correction. The lens does suffer a little from flare, so a lens hood is recommended, where available. The first all-metal version of this lens was replaced by the 52BB, with a redesigned barrel with a bayonet fitting for a hood. An autofocus version 52E is also available.

Olympus PEN E-PM2, Tamron SP Adaptall-2 90mm f/2.5 Macro

Here's hoping for more images with this lens soon!

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