Wayne, the two lenses Tokina 28-85 (AT-X f 3.5-4.5 and RMC f 4) tested
by Gary Reese on his web site are my own lenses. And I have tested both
lenses a lot of times vs the other Zuiko lenses from 28 to 85 mms. As Gary
says, the results are very good - excellent (not too much on 85 mms). You
can see Gary tests the AT-X lens on 80 mms. I know very well the two lenses.
This is the reasen I told Warren Kato concerning the warm flavor of the AT-X
lens.
Even, the RMC lens is more warm. Maybe this is in fashion on the first 80´s.
(I say warm in comparison with the Zuiko standard color rendition).
Concerning the "dim view in the viewfinder" that Warren talk about, I thing
there is no problem with the OM 1.
Ángel Lobo.
Cuenca (Spain).
----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne Culberson <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Tokina AT-X, 28-85mm
> I've been going over the stats on Gary's lens tests a little more
> carefully, comparing it to others, and am starting to get excited about
> this lens. I hope it is in good condition. I have an OM1, my only slr
> with interchangeable screens. Is it able to use the 2 series screens? It
> seems I read something here about it throwing off meter readings.
> Anyways, I have had a Vivitar 28-80 3.5-4.5 for a few years now, and
> have never minded the dimmer viewfinder image most of the time. Wayne
>
> "W.Xato" wrote:
> >
> > This is a wonderful lens. The only problem is the
> > small aperture, which gives a dim view in the
> > viewfinder making it difficult to focus and compose.
> > It gives the impression of not being too capable. But
> > when used with a 2 series screen, picture taking
> > pleasure is increased. The results are fine either way
> > but the screen upgrade makes this lens much more
> > usable.
> >
> > =====
> > Warren Xato
> >
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