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RE: [OM] zoom recommendations

Subject: RE: [OM] zoom recommendations
From: "James N. McBride" <jnmcbr@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:24:23 -0700
Mike, I have a Tokina 80-200 f-4 lens that I want to sell. It is very clean,
uses 55mm filters, and is about 6 inches long. All functions seem smooth. I
can get pictures for you. Would like $75.  /jnm

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> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mike Lazzari
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 4:04 PM
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> Subject: [OM] zoom recommendations
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>
> I've been carrying an unfamiliar name (Marexar CX 80-205) zoom around in
> the truck to work with me since I'm tired of missing those great shots.
> It came with a kit i bought so there was nothing to lose. But the
> results are nothing to write home about. So i thought i'd upgrade to
> something better, say in the +/-80-250 f4 range, most interested in the
> long end. But I'm open to all suggestions. I want something inexpensive
> ($100 maybe less?) to limit my risk so probably no Zuiko glass, no OM
> stuff at garage sales around here. This lens might get dirty and will
> get bounced around. I sometimes also carry a 35-70 and a 24 but I hate
> to leave them in the truck all of the time. I checked out Gary's tests
> and the Tamron and Tokina looked good but I don't know about the going
> prices. Nor do i know much about the different types of mounts and
> adapters and what to look for. Oh yeah, this goes on an OM2n or sp
>
> Thanks
> Mike
>
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