Well, I've owned'em all :)
The challenge is the two-touch, as most of the zooms I would support are
one-touch. I really don't have anything to add, as all the lenses I've
owned that are great have been mentioned (well, except one -- get there in a
minute).
For Zuikos, the choices are the 85-250/5 (2), 65-200/4 (1) and 50-250/5 (1).
The 85-250 is just too big for my taste. I LOVE the 50-250 and use it
constantly.
That said, it is probably going to be replaced in my spring soccer bag with
the Tamron 60-300 (1). That extra length is going to be very useful.
The Tamron 80-200/2.8 (1) is amazing, but huge. A great lens when you need
it. I don't often. The Tokina is supposed to be its equal, or even better.
If I was to choose one it would be the Tamron 60-300. Best bang for the
buck. If it had to be a Zuiko, it would be the 50-250, but they are PRICEY.
Tom
From: "Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> A zoom that could meet you requirements (if you can find one!) is the
> Vivitar 90-180mm f4.5 Flat-Field Macro. Originally designed for medical
> work, it has probably the best performance of all zooms for macro work
> (max. 1:2 at 180mm). Very sharp, two-touch, built-in tripod mount, but
> heavy at 2.3 lbs. There is a section regarding this lens in Monaghan's
> 'Cult Classics in Third-Party Lenses'.
>
> http://medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html#vivitar
>
> I believe that Tom Scales had one of these for a while (still?).
>
> Regards/Mvh.,
> Roger Key
>
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