I was aware that you could replace the Tamron one but don"t think that you
could the Tokina one. If someone has and knows how I would like to know.
Thanks John
> [Original Message]
> From: Wilcox, Joel F <joel-wilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 5/24/2004 10:11:27 AM
> Subject: [OM] Re: Tokina AT-X 50-250 vs. OM 85-250
>
>
> The Tamron tripod mount for the 80-200/2.8 is flimsy. Fortunately, it
> can be replaced with the Olympus tripod mount with a little
> non-destructive alteration to the Oly mount. Don't know if the same can
> be said for the Tokina.
>
> Joel W.
>
> > If the Tokina tripod mount is better than the mount on the
> > Tamron I would
> > hate to see the mount on the Tamron. I have the Tokina and
> > that is the
> > only thing that I don't like about it. It seems a little flimsy in
> > comparison to the one on the Olympus 300 4.5. The other
> > thing would be if
> > it focused closer. But still one of my favorite lens.
> > John Gettis
>
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