Tamron 60-300/f3.8-5.4 870grams 166mm long 66mm diameter macro
ratio 1:1.5, min focus 0.34 meters
Zuiko 300/f4.5 1020grams 181mm long 80mm diameter no macro,
min.focus 3.5 meters
Zuiko 85-250 890grams 196mm long 70mm diameter no macro,
min.focus 2.0 meters
Typical price for a good used 60-300 Tamron on eBay: $130-$150. And note the
macro capabilities......
mvh / regards
Roger Key
> There has been a lot of discussion lately about the Tamron 60-300 zoom. That
> is a very good lens and costs less than the Zuiko 85-250. The Zuiko 300 is
> great and works well with the 1.4 and 2x multipliers. So many choices....
> /jnm
:Yes, I'll add this one to the list. Only concern is about size. Anyone
:do a side by side of the 60-300 and 85-250? I assume the 300/4.5 is much
:smaller. I've read the specs but there is nothing like holding one in
:your hand... or carrying it in your pack.
:Mike
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