In a message dated 98-07-28 12:57:23 EDT, you write:
<< Also, is there any cheap third party lenses in the 135/2.8 range that are
not too
bad? Usually the 135mm seems to be an easy lens to get right, even for off
brand makers. I have a 50/1.4 Zuiko now but the 135 is nice to have.
Manitoba Rob >>
If you look hard enough, you can probably find an Olympus 135f2.8 for around
$100. I nearly bought one last week from a consignment store here in Orlando
for that price. An alternative lens, a little slower but more versital, is
the Zuiko 75-150 f4.0. It should be available in that price range, too. I
have a Tokina 35-135 at the consignment store that can be had for under $100.
Another lens that, to me, is very good is a Sigma 120-300 f5.6-8. While it is
slow incomparison to primes, it is a super addition to my 35-105. It also
comes with a close up lens and shoots macro at 300mm. That one I picked up on
close out for around $80.
An off brand 135f2.8 should be available in Vivitar, Sigma, Tokina, Tamron,
and dozens of lesser known brands for between $20 and $40. Try KEH in
Atlanta; Beach Camera in Daytona Beach: or, B&H used. They're all on-line.
Or grab a ShutterBug.
Hope this helps
Ed
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