Joseph Albert <jalbert@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>Also, I have a hard time thinking about a 35-80/2.8 Zuiko for $1200
>when the Vivitar Series 1 35-85/2.8 Varifocal is $175 in clean used
>condition. The Sigma 28-70/2.8 (just discontinued in OM mount by the way)
>is another good alternative.
>
I consider my 35-80 Zuiko one of the best purchases I've ever made. It's a
luverly lens, even if pricey. I'd part with my OM-4T before parting with
that particular zoom.
>
>Some of the focal lengths where a newer design prime lens offering
>would be in order though would include: 135mm, 180mm, 200mm, 300mm,
>400mm. Olympus long ago surrendered the wildlife market to nikon and
canon,
>but an updated design 135/2.8, 180/2.8, and 200/4 would be in order, in my
>opinion.
I dunno 'bout that......I don't think Oly is conceding any ground to anybody
with the 180 f/2, 250 f/2 or 350 f/2.8.
John P
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