Tom Scales writes:
<< I actually own both the Vivitar and the Zuiko (well, 2 of the Zuiko). The
look and feel and work very similarly. I also have the matched 2x for the
Vivitar, which, while it doesn't produce incredible images, is certainly
very useful in bright situations where a 140-300/7.6 is useful. >>
There are two versions of the 70-150 Vivitar. The earlier one is a two-touch
zoom, and the later one is one-touch. Also of note, the earlier one has an OM
mount with the screws located where one of them will wipe out the plastic
button on your OM4/ti. The later one-touch version has the mount screws
located so as not to harm your precious OM4. The matching 2x multiplier was
probably also made in two versions.
The one I have has the same non-offending mount screws for hassle-free OM4
use.
I once did an informal side-by-side comparison of the Zuiko 75-150 and the
first Vivitar, and concluded that I liked the look of the Vivitar better. It
also focused closer.
Later on I discovered the Tamron one-touch 75-150 f3.5 CF Tele Macro, and I
haven't used the other lenses since. The Tamron will focus to a ratio of 1:3
at 150mm and with it's 2x matched multiplier will focus to 1:1.5. With the
proper Adaptall 2 mount it too will happily mate with your OM4, (or anything
else for that matter). I love the 70-150mm range for family outings. It lets
you get into their space without getting in their face.
Regards, Paul Connet
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