New Lens Test Drive...

[f4fwildcat]

I bought a new to me, Tamron 28-300mm Macro Zoom Lens. I took it out for a test drive today.

Here's a Damselfly. These guys don't sit still long.



These are little droplets of water in these flowers. It had just stopped raining. They look like catcher's mitts holding glass pearls.



Here is a Hibiscus pistol.



And last, "Drops On The Green"



That was fun. Smooth suspension, tight on the corners great acceleration!
I think I'll keep it!

[StellaG]

Wow, I'm impressed! Truly, very good shots, lucky you with a new lens ;-) The Damselfly is really good!

Betty

[f4fwildcat]

Originally Posted by StellaG

Wow, I'm impressed! Truly, very good shots, lucky you with a new lens ;-) The Damselfly is really good!

Betty

Thanks Betty! I have seen many a Damselflys, but never this close. I was really happy and fortunate to capture the image. Thanks again!

[kxvet]

That 1st one is sooo crystal clear. Great lens, great photographer!

[jrdnjstn]

Those are great. Nice choice on the new lens!

[Vinam]

I'd say the lense passed !! WOW that first shot is awesome.... great color and wow that's sharp ! .. all the shots are really nice tom, I'd say the lense was well worth it !

Vin

[helloadit]

Great shots! I always thought that "third party" lenses are of lower quality, but I guess I was wrong. They're just as sharp, and I love the DoF.

[ilookalot]

great shots f4 wildcat ,i have this lens on my nikon for the past year and have found it to be excellent,most of my shots are at the other end of the zoom (surfing ) and it works great at this end too. after i saw your shots im going to give the macro a serious go.regards kym

[FDCPR]

Looks like it passed with lots of flying colors, especially the blue one.

[f4fwildcat]

Originally Posted by kxvet

That 1st one is sooo crystal clear. Great lens, great photographer!

Well thank you very much! I will always try and live up to that moniker!

Originally Posted by jrdnjstn

Those are great. Nice choice on the new lens!

Thanks! I think I'll keep it!

Originally Posted by Vinam

I'd say the lense passed !! WOW that first shot is awesome.... great color and wow that's sharp ! .. all the shots are really nice tom, I'd say the lense was well worth it !

Vin

I do believe you to be correct about the lens, it IS worth it. Thanks Vin

Originally Posted by helloadit

Great shots! I always thought that "third party" lenses are of lower quality, but I guess I was wrong. They're just as sharp, and I love the DoF.

Well you do have to be careful. I did some research, read some reviews and kinda had it narrowed down before I started hunting. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by kym baddack

great shots f4 wildcat ,i have this lens on my nikon for the past year and have found it to be excellent,most of my shots are at the other end of the zoom (surfing ) and it works great at this end too. after i saw your shots im going to give the macro a serious go.regards kym

Have fun at the other end. It is a little challenging, but worth the effort!

Originally Posted by FDCPR

Looks like it passed with lots of flying colors, especially the blue one.

Thanks! I had to chase that guy around for a while. I think he finally got tired enough to land and rest a minute. Then I struck! So to speak....