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Re: [OM] comparison: Olympus 100/2.8 and Tamron 90/2.5

Subject: Re: [OM] comparison: Olympus 100/2.8 and Tamron 90/2.5
From: Jim Couch <JamesBCouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 17:47:14 -0800
Another option to consider is an extension tube. If you are not doing flat copy work, an extension tube and the 100/2.8 might suprise you. I recently sold my Tamron 2.5 after comparing the results with my 85 f/2 and an extension tube. For flowers, ect that I do the 85/ext combo works very well. It is also lighter and more compact than the Tamron was.

To answer your orginal question, the Tamron as a standard lens will not dissapoint. It is a very fine lens and compares well overall with the Zuikos in real life shooting. color balance(on mine anyway) was slightly cooler than the Zuiko. The major reason I let the Tamron go was handling, bulk and weight. (I don't like the DOF lever on the Tamron.)

Jim Couch

james olson wrote:

I currently own the Olympus 100/2.8, but I've been looking at the Tamron 90/2.5 for standard shooting and macro work. It seems like a good way to have two lenses in one. Does anyone on the list have actual experience with the lens as a standard lens? I would imagine it would be quite similar to the Olympus 100/2.8 in performance, but I have no way to measure.

I'm quite interested in acquiring one, but maybe it's redundant with a 100/2.8? (And I have the 50/3.5 Olympus Macro.)
James.




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