Yes, but that 80-200/2.8 is a much bigger lens than the 180/2.5. My 80-200
is great, but not svelte like a 180/2.5 or the 180/2.8 Zuiko.
But of course, as we men know, Bigger DEFINATELY IS better. :-))
Skip
At 08:22 PM 6/21/01 -0400, you wrote:
You could also consider a Tamron SP 80-200 /2.8 ....about the same price
range of $350 but it is a bit heavier than the 180.
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL 33715
USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Williams" <skipwilliams@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] user opinions of 85-250/5 and 65-200/4
> You might want to consider a Tamron SP 180/2.5. Typical selling price is
> around $3-350. Very nice lens. And the ED glass should improve on the
> 180/2.8's color fringing issues. But I don't think the 1.4x would work
> there. You'd have to use Tamron's BBAR 1.4x.
>
> Skip
>
> At 09:26 PM 6/20/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >I'm a relatively new owner of the 85-250/5. I find it useful for one
> >lens only trips but it is dark and hard to focus with the #1 screen and
> >too long to use without bracing it on a tree etc. if you don't have a
> >tripod. I got it to fill the gap between 135 and 300 but now think I may
> >get a 180 or 200 prime instead. I'll give it some more time, it's a
> >nice lens but might not fit into my style. Anyone have a 180/2.8 and
> >1.4x to trade?
> >
> >Mike
> >
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