Michael Wong wrote:
>Thanks, Jeff.
>
> It is 1359g, so heavy!
>
>
Heavier than that, actually. Mine with tripod mount, OM Adaptall2
adapter and the metal hood, weighs 1510 gr.
The thing is, it's the best zoom in that general speed/focal length
available for MF cameras like the OMs. One of the great lenses of all time.
The next best is probably the Tokina 80-200/2.8, which is very close to
as good as the Tamron. It's not really smaller, a 200mm f2.8 lens has to
have a front element with a 71.5mm clear opening, so the size is pretty
much fixed. The Tokina is lighter, though. With hood, it weighs 1160
gr., about 23% less than the Tamron. They are slightly rare in OM mount.
Are you aware of the lens tests posted by list member Gary Reese? They
are exceptionally helpful for choosing lenses of the OM bodies
<http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm>.
Moose
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