On 20 Feb 2001, at 19:27, sayeth Clint Spesert <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I've been using Olympus OM products for 20+ years. I have several Zuiko
> lenses, but I seem to use my Kiron 28-85 f \ 2.8-3.8 more than my Zuiko
> lenses. This Kiron has been owned by me since new in 1980. I have taken
> thousands of shots with it and it still performs great. But wear and tear
has caused the one touch zoom to creep (more like sprint) when you try to aim
at anything more than 2 degrees up or down. Are there any other Kiron OM users
like me?
Yes. I've three Kiron lenses I'm happy with.
>
> Anybody looking for a value in a non-Zuiko lens should view the "Cult
> Classics in 3rd Party Lenses" page:
>
> http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/third/cult.html (No connection to me)
>
> They seem to have a lot of info on the major players in the 3rd party market.
> I recently purchased a used Kiron 28-200 f \ 4-5.6 (for a paltry $77)
> because of the remarkable sharpness tests they presented for this lens
> compared to prime lenses. I've taken a few shots to test it out and the
viewfinder seems to be as sharp as my 35-105 Zuiko. Time and photos will tell.
>
> Clint Spesert
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