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Subject: [OM] Tamron lenses
From: Mark Kronquist <mak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:54:39 -0800
Cc: usher99@xxxxxxx
Time Travelers 2020 Main St Springfield Oregon. apparently an old school Tamron 
rep sold shelves full of new old stock and demo lenses and adaptall 2 adapters. 
i grabbed the Leica R ones. also 17 and 90 but dozens remain

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> On Feb 24, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus 
> <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Softly stating WS:
> 
> <<Still interested in the cult Tamron 70-150 (51A) soft focus. The Lensbaby 
> sharp 
> <<center and soft edges effect is not of interest either.
> 
> Looks like a very interesting lens.  Uses SA at least in part and very 
> adjustable.  AltdotMoose has a SF Minolta which is somewhat similar.  
> The Tammy commands a high price too it seems.
> 
> http://www.adaptall-2.com/lenses/51A.html
> 
> It would be a fun lens to experiment with but would take practice and skill 
> to use it well based on the samples I viewed. Weird bokeh lenses, IMO may be 
> easier to get decent shots but are one trick ponies.
> 
> BTW, I believe the Oscillo Raptor was used to image CRT's for defects and was 
> never terribly sharp.  It has a very interesting effect, and I would be 
> pursuing its purchase if could adapt w/o too much hassle including a 
> helicoid. 
> 
> The name is wonderful as it implies it is a cross between a lens and a 
> velciraptor.  If you misuse it, it will eat your camera followed by the 
> photographer.
> 
> 
> https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/botm/images/2/2c/Vo_Art.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180714014400
> 
> 
> Don't store the lens out of its case, Mike
> 
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