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Re: [OM] comparison: Olympus 100/2.8 and Tamron 90/2.5

Subject: Re: [OM] comparison: Olympus 100/2.8 and Tamron 90/2.5
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 13:14:35 -0500
Excellent advice.  The 90/2 is an outstanding macro AND telephoto lens.

Tom

> I don't think it would be redundant, as the Tamron is a macro.  However,
> coupled with your other msg re 100/2 Zuiko, my suggestion would be sell
both
> 100s (the 100/2 is a much sought after lens and should bring a good
price).
> Then take the $$$s and buy a Zuiko 90/2 macro.  It outperforms the Tamron
> and is a stop faster. You may even find the 50/3.5 is then redundant and
> could sell that too.
>
> George
>
> > I currently own the Olympus 100/2.8, but I've been looking at the Tamron
> > 90/2.5 for standard shooting and macro work.  It seems like a good way
to
> > have two lenses in one. Does anyone on the list have actual
> > experience with
> > the lens as a standard lens?  I would imagine it would be quite
> > similar to
> > the Olympus 100/2.8 in performance, but I have no way to measure.
> >
> > I'm quite interested in acquiring one, but maybe it's redundant with a
> > 100/2.8?  (And I have the 50/3.5 Olympus Macro.)
> > James.



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