Hi Will,
I can't do a direct comparison, but I will comment that the 75-150 is
one of my favorite lenses. It is very compact and light for it's focal
length and optically it is a good performer all in all. Personally I
prefer the two touch type zooms to a one touch (push/pull) as I find it
easier to focus at a given focal length or framing. If the lens is in
near new "mint" condition and/or includes the hard case $130 is a good
price. Most of them seem to go for about $100 (US). I just paid $75.00
including shipping for one in EX condition.
--
Jim Couch
Tacoma, WA USA
William Clark wrote:
>
>
> Hey all. I have the opportunity to but a Zuiko 75-150 for about
> $130. My issue is that I have a 80-200 Vivitar macro, which I like.
> It is about 8-10 yrs. old, so it is a relatively good one from
> Vivitar's standards. It is a push-pull type with 200mm being closest
> to the camera (i.e. not extended). I have had good expereinces with
> older Vivitar lenses. For example, my Vivitar 28mm 2.8 took sharper
> pics that the 2.8 f2.8 Zuiko, especially as the edges. The 28mm
> Vivitar is a bigger lens though (boy would I like the f2.0 Zuiko
> 28mm!!!). So what should I do? The 75-150 Zuiko is not push-pull,
> but I am unsure if the upgrade is warranted. Anyone face the same
> decision before or can comment on the lens? It is for an OM-1(n).
>
> Thanks for reading!!!
>
> -Will
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