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Re: [OM] zoom lens suggestion

Subject: Re: [OM] zoom lens suggestion
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 14:56:12 EDT
In a message dated 7/17/99 11:14:54 AM EST, infoanim@xxxxxx writes:

<< Tokina had two excellent lenses in exactly these ranges:
 > 
 > AT-X 28-135mm F4~4.6  weight 795g.
 > AT-X 80-200mm F2.8 weight 1090g.
 >  >>
        Hi, 
        My experience is with the Vivitar Series 1 28-90 and 28-105. They are 
very reasonable on the used market. (Price was also a concern of the orig. 
poster) 
The 28-90 is generally considered the better performer, which I can affirm.     
        I also obtained recently, for a very reasonable price, (but haven't 
used it yet) a Tokina 28-85  (3.5 -4.5) with macro of 1:3.9
        I've also heard about the Kiron being very well built and giving very 
good results.
        Also- believe it or not- one of my sharpest lenses in that range is 
the Olympus  70-210 AF for the OM-77. I didn't see this coming, it was a 
pleasant surprise! I also agree that the Zuiko 75-150 is nice and convenient 
(size, weight, range), but _generally_ not up to Zuik standards of sharpness, 
in my experience. 
You should have a vast choice to pick from in these ranges (third party).       
        Good Luck
        George S.
        

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