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> From: Mark <om4ti@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Zuiko 85-250/f5...
> Date: Thursday, October 08, 1998 4:19 PM
>
> Dan,
> Yes, I have had one for around a decade. It is a long lens by Zuiko
> standards, 7 3/4". It weighs in at around 2 pounds. I have not used mine
> in many years. I prefer the 65-200/4. While the 65-200/4 is larger in
> diameter, it is shorter (under 6") and lighter (just over 1.5lbs).
>
The 85-250/5 is only 800g (1.76lb) without tripod ring while the 65-200/4
is 730g (1.6lb). Personally I found the 85-250 is much better in weight
balance when hand hold, but light fall off at the corners at 85mm is quite
annoying.
C.H.Ling
> I have not seen them often in recent years, you just have to keep
> looking. Zuikos are harder and harder to find each year.
>
> Mark
>
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