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Re: [OM] OM-2S Meter Question

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-2S Meter Question
From: gma <gma@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 17:32:15 -0800
PCA Cala wrote:
> 
>> My Sekonic is 450 grams (and 180 mm long) with case.  The 200 mm f/5.0 Zuiko
> is 380 grams (and 105 mm long - almost a 0.5:1 telephoto ratio!).  Considering
> I already carry an OM body when I shoot the 4x5, I'd be sheading 70 grams,
> plus 510 grames for the 200 mm f/4.0 I often carry in the 4x5's aluminum case.
> I'm starting to like this idea.  Maybe someone this Sunday (at the Buena Park,
> CA camera show) will have a OM-4 and a 200 mm f/5.0 to swap for the Sekonic?
> 
> Anyone have ANY lens test data on the f/5.0 ??? It was discontinued soon, so
> it might be sub-par optically.
> 
> I saw lots of sub-$100US 200 mm f/5.0's at Terry and Gerri's Photography in
> Tavares, FL, but can't get them on the phone.  They were going to sell out.
> Hope it isn't so.
> 
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
> 


-- 
This IS sounding interesting.  It would have to bea sharp lens though. 
No sense carrying it otherwise, I think.


george  :>)

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