If as you say Tamrons are unappreciated, can we say the same of Tokina ATX
series lenses? Is there a clear choice of what is better between Tamron SP
vs Tokina ATX lenses?
Titoy
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From: Skip Williams <skipwilliamsom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <thomas.bryhn@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8
> 1st: Fabulous price. I'm envious, especially since I bought mine new back
> in the late 1980's or early 90's for the princely sum of somewhere around
> $750. These MF lenses (and most of Tamron's SP line) are constantly
> under-appreciated in today's market. I should get another one as a spare
> some day.
>
> 2nd: Mine doesn't zoom by itself. I think it needs adjustment.
>
> Skip
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> >From: Thomas Bryhn <thomas.bryhn@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> >Subject: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8
> >Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:31:26 +0100
> >
> >I've got one of these monsters on my hand for about 180USD all included,
in
> >almost perfect cosmetic condition with case, tripod collar and perfect
> >glass, but it sounds like the zoom mechanism is very loose. According to
> >the seller it zooms by itself when tilted more than about 45 degrees up
or
> >down. Anyone know if this a design fault, an easy fix with a screwdriver,
> >or a sign of excessive wear?
> >Any advice at all?
> >
> >Regards,
> >Thomas Bryhn
> >
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