I have long tried to get a specs sheet on this and other Kirons (I also have
a 28mm f/2.0), but without success. I have compared the zoom's negatives
with my Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2.8 and really could not detect
differences. I am still impressed by the Kiron's quality multi-coating and
sharpness on stopdowns from f/5.6 and greater.
Compared to my humongous Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f/3.5, the Kiron 70-150 is
about half the volume and way much lighter. In fact, the Kiron zoom is
maybe a half inch longer than the Zuiko 135mm f/2.8 and has the same, if not
smaller, diameter, and only a bit heavier! My hands are a tad small, yet my
palm almost covers the length of the Kiron zoom.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Trottier <tom@xxxxxx>
To: Guillermo Maduro <gmaduro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Kiron 70-150/4.0 One-Touch Macro Zoom
> How about weight, size, specs for us minimalists? I have a couple of
> Kirons, and they need a diet.
>
> Tom
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: "Guillermo Maduro" <gmaduro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] Kiron 70-150/4.0 One-Touch Macro Zoom
> Date sent: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:39:20 -0400
> Send reply to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > Forgot to mention that I will also include the original Kiron-brand soft
> > case! Thanks.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Maduro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 11:16 PM
> > Subject: [OM] Kiron 70-150/4.0 One-Touch Macro Zoom
> >
> >
> > > Hi, everyone.
> > >
> > > Much to my dismay, I am forced to sell my beloved Kiron 70-150mm
f/4.0,
> > > one-touch macro zoom. I just bought the almost legendary Vivitar
Series 1
> > > 70-210mm f/3.5 macro zoom; by the way, also made by Kiron; replacing
my
> > > Kiron's functions. Take a look at the following scans:
> > >
> > > http://gmaduro.home.mindspring.com/images/kiron70-150side.JPG
> > > http://gmaduro.home.mindspring.com/images/kiron70-150front.JPG
> > >
> > > It is solidly constructed and shows exceptional contrast and
sharpness.
> > The
> > > zoom/focus action is as smooth as new. It's design is surprisingly
> > compact.
> > > The exterior shows very light marks with a slightly larger mark that
is
> > > obscured by the the zoom action and in no way affects performance. I
will
> > > include the original Kiron lens cap and a third-party Olympus mount
rear
> > > cap.
> > >
> > > I will entertain offers for a few hours before I sell it off either at
> > eBay
> > > or a local store. If you have any questions, feel free to write.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
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>
>
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