Views on Tamron 60mm f2 SP Di II

[Fozzybear]

Just a question about this lens. I've seen it new for £200 and am wondering if it's worth it or not.

Also, I'm considering the 35mm f1.8 G DX mainly for portrait shots of horses and jockeys at horse race meetings. I'm worried that the 35mm (52mm) may not be long enough. I'll be approx 2 meters from the subject.

Do you think the Tamron 60mm would be more suitable? Would it be slower to auto focus as it's a macro lens?

Thanks.

//Nikon fit by the way.

 

[scottduffy]

Macro lenses are usually very sharp so should be a nice portrait lens although i have never used this one. I'm not sure if it will be wide enough to get a horse and jockey in the frame from 2 metres.

 

[Fozzybear]

Cheers for that. Meant to say that the closest I would get to subject would be 2 meters. I've no need to be that close.

The 35mm f1.8 looks favourite as the shop selling the Tamron 60mm doesn't seem to have any stock.

 

[Fozzybear]

Just a question about this lens. I've seen it new for £200 and am wondering if it's worth it or not.

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I've just been told that the lens has now gone back up to £449! It had been £200 for quite a while. Maybe it was an error?

I'll be getting the 35mm now.