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Re: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)

Subject: Re: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)
From: "Bryan Pilati" <bryan223@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:26:11 -0400
I have the Kiron 70-210mm w/ lock feature.

Bryan Pilati
OM-2N

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Grigorov, Boris" <BGrigorov@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Olympus mail list"
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 9:11 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)


> Boris asked:
> Thanks to all who responded to me.
> May be I should rephrase my question about the 70-210 lens.
> I am looking to spend between $120 and 150 on a zoom lens (preferably, I
> intend to travel).  What would you recommand to buy in this price range.
> Are my choices the best (see below..if you have not seen it already)?
> What
> else would you recommend?
> -------------------------------------
> I'd buy a Kiron 70-150 f/4 or 80-200 f/4.5.  Great lenses, good macro
> capability and dirt cheap on the bay.  Either lens can be had easily for
> $50 and $35 if you're lucky.  The 70-150's only come around every few
> months.  A nice one just sold the other day for (I think) $32 complete
> with case and original, snap-on plastic hood.  If I didn't already have
> two of them (and two 80-200's also) I'd have been willing to pay a lot
> more than that.  It's my favorite lens.
>
> The 80-200's (actually, I think there are several variants going down to
> 70mm and as long as 210mm) seem to be on the bay every week.  They're
> very common and you wouldn't have to wait long for a good buy.  Most
> appear to be in good condition.  The only downside to this lens is that
> it's a bit heavy.  But that's compared to the 70-150.  I think it's
> about average weight for an 80-200.
>
> The 70-150 has 52mm filter threads, weighs 430 grams and is 105mm long.
> The 80-200 has 55mm filter threads, weighs 600 grams and is 135mm long.
> Both go down to 1:4 macro.  Kiron also made a 1.5x matched multiplier
> for the 70-150. I have one but they're fairly rare.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
> Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
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