Not me; my snipe was much lower (I did not really need it), so esnipe did
not bid it!
I paid 127GBP for my 80-200, by the way (plus around 10GBP post/packing),
but I regarded that as a pretty good price.
Regarding the 350mm mirror, I got the impression that a lot of bids perhaps
came from the Far East; perhaps it has become a cult lens!!!
Roger Key
Was that 160GBP snipe you? I'd be sorry, but you already have one! I was
out and it was an automatic snipe through auctionstealer.
People pay that kind of money for a Tamron 350mm/5.6 mirror lens? I
think I thought I would be use minet more often that I actually do. It
isn't very flexible, so it doesn't end up in the bag, so it doesn't get
used.
I agree the Tokina will be a much more useful lens. I have the Tamron SP
equivalent and it's a great lens. I decided to try the Tokina for the
lower weight, smaller size and less intrusive, permanent tripod mount.
Gary's tests give the edge to the Tamron, but I'm not sure I will see
the difference in practical shooting and a lighter, smaller lens is a
lens I'm likely to use more often.
I think the price is OK, but not a great deal. After using his (clearly
stated) exchange rate and paying for airmail and insurance, it's more
like USD280. On the other hand, if I really like the lens, it will be
well worth it. I certainly prefer the Tokina 35-200 to the Tamron
35-210, handling is similar, but the Tokina is smaller and half a pound
lighter!
Moose
Roger D. Key wrote:
>Congratulations on buying a great lens, Moose; a reasonably good price
>(165GBP/230USD).
>
>The price did not surprise me (my snipe bit the dust!), but the price of
>the Tamron 350mm/5.6 mirror lens sold almost at the same time did; 160GBP.
>I think you got a much better buy. I have both lenses, and the 80-200 is
>far better. The 350 has its place though, especially as a compact
>backpacking super-tele; I paid under 50USD for mine.
>
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