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Im off tomorrow to visit Grays of Westminster, hoping that they have a 135DC hidden somewhere in their cupboards ...
if not maybe 105DC....if not...god help me ;D and TP advise what should I get in case they wont have any of those lenses :)

I have a small photoshoot coming soon but can not do it only with 35mm :)
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and I dont think I want 85 1.4 :)


Lukas
 
A quick look on the website indicates that they have both in stock. the 135 new and the 105 new or secondhand. They are pretty good with keeping the stock lists accurate.

A quick call would also help to see if they have any "new" second hand equipment in.

Nick.

PS: I've been having a look at their stock this morning for myself anyway so wasn't just looking for you.
 
Grumpy_Git said:
A quick look on the website indicates that they have both in stock. the 135 new and the 105 new or secondhand. They are pretty good with keeping the stock lists accurate.

A quick call would also help to see if they have any "new" second hand equipment in.

Nick.

PS: I've been having a look at their stock this morning for myself anyway so wasn't just looking for you.
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They had one 135 in stock but it went over the weekend .... my luck heh

they expect at least one of them to be in stock at the end of the month ( I could not wait so long)

So I bought 105DC instead .
Watch this space for a quick review of this lens :)
 
Typical, still you got a nice lens so you should be ok :lol:, can I ask if you bought new or SH?

They have some real "characters" in the store, I know most of the staff and have had family work there.

Nick.
 
Get a move on and show us your pics ;)

Would love to see some at f/2 as well as around f/5.6 with the DC thing working its magic!
 
Grumpy_Git said:
Typical, still you got a nice lens so you should be ok :lol:, can I ask if you bought new or SH?

They have some real "characters" in the store, I know most of the staff and have had family work there.

Nick.
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I bought new.

S/H was in like new condition but no box....I know from experience that once I will want to sell it, and I wont have a box that may be a problem and make me go down on price :)
 
cambsno said:
Get a move on and show us your pics ;)

Would love to see some at f/2 as well as around f/5.6 with the DC thing working its magic!
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pics are uploading :) it may take a while as Im using my mobile for internet access (new house no internet..)
 
I have recently bought a 135mm DC and I'm still getting used to it. I guess one fo the reasons is that I am not used to shooting that long without VR. I looked around for a second hand one for a good while before throwing the towel in and buying it new!
 
ok here are some sample pics. they are crops at around 60-70% due to small object :)


Lens is well built.
AF is snappy !

1 )
F2.0 no DC
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4577606239_900d3ebe6f_o.jpg
2) F2.0 DC F2
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4578237982_747958d0c8_o.jpg

3) F2.0 DC F2.8
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4577605005_13a90db406_o.jpg

4) F2.0 DC F4

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4578235042_893e8e58da_o.jpg

5) F2.0 DC F5.6
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4577603585_ca28997827_o.jpg

6)f5.6 DC F5.6
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4577604487_fb291da7f7_o.jpg


those toys do not show how this DC works doh....will try to upload 2 portraits later on, one with DC and one without...
 
Based on these, using DC at f/2 looks awful (not a dig at you, just the lens performance). Looks fine at f.2 with no DC and the one at f/5.6 with DC looks good too. It would have been great to see a one at f/5.6 with no DC to really compare, I bet most of the background would have been in focus or close to focus without DC.

Guess I will really pass judgement when you post portrait pics up. Really interested in this thread too!
 
ShawWellPete said:
I'll keep subscribed to this thread Lucas. Any tips would be appreciated as you get used to it...
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cambsno said:
Based on these, using DC at f/2 looks awful (not a dig at you, just the lens performance). Looks fine at f.2 with no DC and the one at f/5.6 with DC looks good too. It would have been great to see a one at f/5.6 with no DC to really compare, I bet most of the background would have been in focus or close to focus without DC.

Guess I will really pass judgement when you post portrait pics up. Really interested in this thread too!
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Will keep you guys updated...will take few more test shots of me lady with different settings.It may be difficult during weekdays but should be doable over the weekend :)

Lukas
 
Mike.P said:
I have a mint boxed one of these .. saw it advertised and bought it on a whim. Not sure why as I very rarely do portraits.
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I know (but didn't know it was boxed). Yours cost less than mine :razz: :lol:
 
photon said:
An old Tamron Adaptall ƒ/2.8 70-150mm VariSoft just went for £218: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150438281810
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Wow! :bonk: Got mine from Focus (NEC) in February, paid £3.00 for it!
Just one tiny mark on the front element, but it doesn't effect the final image in any way, even got the original case with it.

I knew they were rare, Tamron didn't make that many, been dying to find out what it was worth, thanks for posting the link :thumbs:
 
ShawWellPete said:
:thinking: I may be missing something but what has that got to do with the 135mm F2 DC?
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It has a similar defocus feature and I alerted cambsno to the auction following his posts in another, related thread. The Tamron can be used on several brands of camera. Those with a general interest in this type of lens may also welcome info about the Sony 135mm STF.
 
dotcomjohnny said:
I knew they were rare, Tamron didn't make that many, been dying to find out what it was worth, thanks for posting the link :thumbs:
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They were going for about £100 a couple of years ago, but have crept up to £200-ish and even over £300. :thumbs:
 
cambsno said:
Going back to the DC... any further pics, impressions of lens etc...
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Simon, as mentioned earlier in posts the only chance for me to use camera will be over the weekend...

so please be patient :) I am ...or at least trying hehe

all because I work silly hours this week....
 
it is hard to call this post an update .... but

lens is sharp :) ( lucky me :) )

had no chance to try out DC properly yet...maybe during week now as I have human working hours not like last week...

will just have to get my lady to sit on a chair for a while during day light....
 
Oooooo, you tease!

Was about to pull the trigger on a 85mm 1.8 tomorrow, but dont want to and then see the dc is the dog whatsits!!!
 
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