I have a Sigma 70-210 f/2.8 APO which I'm pretty fond of. I know Sigma has
a dismal reputation for build quality, but this particular design seems
pretty substantial. I picked it up as part of a set and it has turned out
to be one of the few items that I kept.
I haven't run critical side by side tests with, say, my Zuiko 100/2.8 or 2.0
or 180/2.8, but my impression is that the image quality is pro level. See
for instance http://members.home.com/captaintombrooks/mustang.htm (I know,
its impossible to judge a lens from a web-sized digital image. . .) I would
prefer to own a Tamron, just for the build reputation, but I'm happy with
this lens. It really is a joy to shoot, mostly due to the bright image,
though both rings turn the wrong direction.
I do have a Tamron 400/4 which is indeed a spectacular lens. I use an OM
1.4X-A with it just because the Tamron 1.4x SP TC is such a pain. The focus
turns the correct direction on it.
Gary Edwards
people, places, flight at http://members.home.com/garyetx/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Hamm" <bhamm@xxxxxxxx>
> of which are as high on my "covet list" as any Zuiko. What do the rest of
> you folks feel? Are there any third party lenses that you're particularly
> smitten with?
>
> Bruce
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