----- Original Message -----
From: Joel Wilcox <jowilcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:06 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: 85-250 (was "Zoom handling opinions?")
> At 04:06 PM 8/18/1999 -0400, you wrote:
> >Does anyone have opinions about the 65-200 and 85-250 regarding their
> >handling? Preferences?
> >
> >Skip
> >
>
> Skip,
>
> I haven't handled the 65-200. The 85-250 is physically like nothing so
much
> as a larger version of the 75-150, although I think overall it is quite a
> bit better lens, so I won't push the comparison too far. It's very long
> and slim and a 2-touch wonder. I like everything about it, although I
> won't do much handholding it. Others may handle it just fine, but mine
> comes out for tripod-mounted shots. The tripod collar is essential IMO
and
> works well with this lens.
>
...
>
> Joel Wilcox
> Iowa City, Iowa USA
>
I generally agree. I find handling reasonably OK.
It was made for monopod.
If you don't mind the F5 (slow) it is very versatile and useful lens.
Particularly good for landscapes.
bgt
--SIG-- I'm the modestest man in the world!
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