Strange Mine is a 1:2 when in macro mode here is the rest of information on
it...
Tamron Zoom Macro1:2.8~3.5 f=35-80mm No:9120587 o=62mm BBAR Multi C.
it has a Manual/auto for the apperture
in macro mode 35mm = 1:10, 80mm = 1:2
closest focus distance is about 1.2m or ~4'
I haven't noticed the yellow bias... (yet)... So far I think it is better
than my 50mm 1:2 SMC
but that's just an impression... more to come when my 7 films come back...
Phil
> Phillipe,
>
> I have this lens, (assuming we are talking the same model). Mine is an SP
> lens dating back to about 1980. Mine close focuses to 1:2.5 which is very
> close for a zoom lens. Mine has excellent build quality and is in
pristine
> shape. As to optical qualities, it is reasonably sharp throughout its
> focal range, and also is pretty decent up close. The only thing I don't
> like about it is, it has a rather pronounced colour cast compared to my
> Pentax lenses. Even in 4 X 6 prints, there is a yellow bias to the
> picture. I would say for a 1980 vintage zoom lens it would have been an
> excellent lens. I wish the build quality this lens was seen more often in
> today's lenses. I bought the lens mainly because of the Adaptall mount as
> I have both a K mount camera and a screw mount camera. I also have a
> Tokina 35-70 f2.8 ATX lens, which I use more often, as it is slightly
> sharper, and has nicer colour.
>
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