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Re: [OM] 180/2.8 vs. Vivitar 200/3.5

Subject: Re: [OM] 180/2.8 vs. Vivitar 200/3.5
From: Bernard Frangoulis <bf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:46:23 +0200
Well... I bought the Zuiko 180/2.8 ($ 510)!

Big (especially very wide frontal lens), heavy, but nicely finished, nicely balanced, beautiful even... Well, to make it short: a Zuiko lens ! :>} I can't wait to shoot a few rolls of film with it...

Not sure I will not buy the 200/4 also, though... I'm going for 1 month in India next September, and perhaps the 180 will prove to be a burden for my frail shoulders... Wait and see.

Thanks to all the list members who kindly provided me with info and advice.

Bernard


I have read several positive opinions on the Vivitar Series 1 - but the one I have seen is not the Series 1, so I think I will ignore it. I am leaning more and more towards the 180/2.8... Unbearable suspense.

Bernard

 The Vivitar Series 1 200mm f3.0 is the one you want (if you decide against
 the Zuiko 180mm f2.8). Vivitar also has a 200mm f3.5, but it is not as
 good as the f3.0. The f3.0's are on eBay, periodically, and sell between
 80 USD and 200 USD.  >>

I love my 200/f3 and the 135/2.3 Series one lenses.  The close focus to 4
feet and under is amazing.  The Zuiko 200/4 is also a great lens and much
less heft to it.

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