I like it a lot. I take it to the beach often (it's very bright here in FL
so the f8 isn't really a problem). It's a little low on contrast (like most
mirrors) but you can't beat the low weight and short length for convenience.
The doubler works very well but you do need a clear day (pollution becomes
very obvious).
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "andrew fildes" <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] mirror lens and #1-7 screen
> Bruce
> I was going to ask if anyone on list had the TamronSP 500/8 mirror as I
> just picked one up fairly cheaply - already had the matched doubler. Shot
a
> roll of 800ISO with it in the local park yesterday (kangaroos, monopod,
> ND2X filter - mostly around 1/500th) but haven't got them developed yet.
> How do you like it? How well does it work with the doubler? Any opinions,
> ideas appreciated.
> AndrewF
>
>
> >I have never used a Celestron 300 but I regularly use a Tamron 500/8 and
> >occasionally use a Sakar 500/8 t-mount and neither of them shows any
> >vignetting. The microprism may black out but comes back if I move my
eye
> >in relationship to the viewfinder......no problem focusing at all. The
> >viewfinder gets a bit darker with a 2X converter on the 500 but still
quite
> >useable unless its near dusk. Nothing at all like you describe.
> >Bruce Kolber
> >St. Petersburg, FL 33715
> >USA
>
>
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