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"Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>:
> There are only two manual focus 28-200 Tamrons; model 71A (f3.8 - 5.6
> Aspherical) and 171A (f3.8 - 5.6 Aspherical - Internal Focussing). The 71A
> has a minimum focus of 2 meters, and you need an extra Tamron close-up lens
> to get closer. The 171A focusses to 0.8 meters, which is much more useful!
> The 71A was made from 1994-1998, and the 171A (still current) since 1998.
>
> You can see the specs for all Adaptall-2 Tamron lenses (with a good deal of
> Japanese, but enough numbers to be useful) at
>
> http://www.tamron.co.jp/data/a2-lens/mflens.htm
"om@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <om@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Is it for an OM body? If so, more recent =3D better, IMO=2E
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Yes, it is for OM. I use an OM-1 and OM-2n, and occasionally an OM-PC.
The model focusing only to 2 meters would not do for me.
If I had the lens in hand, I could just check the focusing scale to
see that I had the newer model, but on *bay, what physical
distinguishing chatacteristics can I look for, or ask the seller for
if their picture isn't clear?
I would also be interested in hearing the experience of people who
have used a 28-200mm zoom. How does its large diameter and weight
(compared to Zuiko primes) affect camera handling? Do you still carry
a prime lenses, like an ultra-wide or a 50mm for low-light situations?
My intent is to carry the zoom instead of a bagful of lenses when
traveling and photography is not the purpose of the trip.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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