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Re: [OM] OM10 and Zuiko 65 / 200 MC zoom

Subject: Re: [OM] OM10 and Zuiko 65 / 200 MC zoom
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 18:47:31 -0600
John,

The 65-200 is a wonderful lens.  It produces wonderful results. I like the
one-touch zoom.  It is bigger and heavier than the 75-150, so they both get
regular use, but for different reasons. I think it is a great match with a
regular 50.  Good choice.

Tom
From: "John Hudson" <xyyc@xxxxxxxx>


>
> I met a gentleman yesterday whose daughter has enrolled in one or more
> courses at a photo school. He described her a photo freak since her
> early teens! She is in her late teens and has an OM10 body and a
> standard 50mm Zuiko lens. He is thinking of buying her a used 65 / 200
> MC zoom. I have tried it on my 4T and it focuses nicely out to infinity.
> The push / pull zoom barrel is smooth in both directions and is a snug
> fit. The focusing was also smooth and even. There are no visible marks
> or scratches on the front or rear elements and none on the interior
> elements as far as I can see. I did not see any evidence of fungus or
> signs of element separation. Other than a ding on the end of the push in
> / out lens shade the lens looks in good shape with only very minor
> scratches on the barrel. I'd say it was in a 9 condition out of 10. The
> price is right in line with Skip Williams' analysis of ebay prices.
>
> So I can pass on any useful information does anyone have any comments on
> the 65 / 200 zoom? My gut feeling tells me that it is superior to the 75
> / 150 Zuiko zoom. Gary's lens test analysis looks very favourable.
>
> Also, I assume the OM10 body and the 65 / 200 are compatible.
>
> Any and all comments will be appreciated.
>
> John Hudson



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