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Re: [OM] lenses that reach 200mm

Subject: Re: [OM] lenses that reach 200mm
From: Jim Mueller <webnik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:01:06 -0600

Joseph wrote: Also the Vivitar lens supports close focus at all focal

>    lengths in the zoom range, instead of just at 65mm like the Zuiko zoom.
>    I use the Vivitar zoom for closeups (sometimes with a Nikon 5T closeup
>    lens on the front) set at 210mm when I need working distance for a
>    closeup shot.  The 65-200/4 Zuiko is clearly inferior for this type of
>    shot as a result.
>

Actually, the 65-200 supports close focus only at 200mm. You have have to pull 
the
lens barrel all the way back, at the 200mm setting, and lock it by twisting the
barrel to the right.
--
jim mueller



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