--- GMcGrath@xxxxxxx wrote: > Chris,
> I have two of the SP 35-80/2.8-3.8's, and they're
> generally regarded as
> excellent lenses. (I have several other Tamron SP's,
> too.) The 28-80 is their
> effort to get a little wider, but is larger and
> heavier and uses larger
> filters than the 35-80. The 35-80 will only close
> focus at the long end,
> which is more useful than close focusing at the
> short end, IMHO...more
> working distance. I'd suggest it's worth the extra
> $15-20 for a good used
> Adaptall 2 mount to try it out, and think you'll
> like the 28-80. Be sure you
> get the "Japan" "OL" version of the mount if you're
> going to use it on an
> OM-3 or -4 due to screw placement vs. the lens
> sensor pin on the camera mount.
> HTH,
> Greg
Thanks, I like the fact it goes down to 28mm, I find
35mm a little restrictive, the filter size is 67mm
which is quite large I don't have any that size. I
didn't know I had to get the "2" version of the mount,
whats the difference? Also I will be using it on my
OM1 and OM4 so I guess I'll get the "Japan" "OL"
version, does this type have any particular markings
that identify it? Or does it just say "Japan" "OL" on
it? I will be cruising Eb*y, so I need to know what
questions to ask a seller.
Thanks
Chris
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