Skip,
I did some very quick research before buying it . . . your remarks echo
what I found about its performance.
Gary Reese's evaluation gave it exceptional marks compared to many others
in its class . . . A's and B's across the board with nary a "C" anywhere .
. . slight barrel to pincushion across the focal length range (expected in
a zoom) . . . high contrast and outstanding in the fall-off (no excuse for
any issues with this in long glass).
IIRC, Photodo didn't list it . . . but if it performs as well as the
35-105/2.8 (Photodo=3.6) and Zuiko 35-105/3.5~4.5 (not rated by Photodo)
I'll be well pleased. I've found anything that rates above 3.5 on Photodo
performs exceptionally well. Eight well-shaped aperture blades help the
bokeh. It was made from 1985-1992 which could make the hood a tough find!
Thanks,
-- John Lind
At 09:13 PM 9/21/04, Skip Williams wrote:
>The 80-200/2.8 is a fabulous lens, one that I really miss. Spectacular
>images, great bokeh, easily the equal of most of the Zuiko primes in its
>range, IME.
>
>You really need to find the hood though. It's a very well made, metal
>bayonet model. Try MVS, FFords, Ritz collectibles, Midwest Photo, or
>other shops that carry odds and ends. Also, you might call all the big
>dealers and ask them to look for you. You could also call Bronica/Tamron
>and pray.
>
>Skip
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