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Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron lenses
From: Mark Kronquist <mak@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 19:25:03 -0800
Ill be there next week late int he week and will look 

> On Feb 24, 2023, at 1:54 PM, Mark Kronquist <mak@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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