I agree with Bill regarding the Tamron SP 60-300, and I can think of at
least two others on the list who likely will do too - one of them bought
mine. It's close focus ability should suit you well, and the specifications
(semi-translated into English) are accessible here (part way down the
table): www.hemy.me.uk/Miscellany/TamronMFLenses.htm
It will get you to 1:1.5 repro ratio (a 2inch wide subject filling the
frame) which, if memory serves, it does at the 300mm end of the zoom range,
which is both unusual, and highly preferable for the added distance
provided.
If you wish to follow up on Bill's alternative suggestion, I have a friend's
75-150 to sell, boxed, with caps, and with the custom case. Cosmetics are
not too good, but otherwise in fine condition, for not a great deal of $$$.
Let me know off list if interested.
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Piers
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From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of NSURIT@xxxxxxx
Sent: 19 September 2005 13:18
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Zuiko 65-200mm/F4?
In a message dated 9/19/2005 6:59:21 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
d.rhein@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
How would you compare it's proformance to other Zuiko lenses? Is there
another Zuiko zoom you would recomend over this one?
Part of the reason I'm interested in this lens is it's close focusing
ability. Is there another brand, in this range that would be comparable?
I've had two 65-200mm Zuiko Zooms, both of which went cloudy on me. If
fact
I still have one of them, which is near mint and useable that gets used not
very often. The lens in that range that I was particularly fond of, but
sent to live with someone else is the Tamron SP 60-300mm. These can be had
fairly inexpensively and would probably be my choice over the Zuiko
65-200mm.
Now to totally discredit myself, I will share with you another Zuiko zoom
that I like that is in a different use category than either the 65-200 or
the Tamron 60-300mm. It is the 75-150mm which I like when doing portraits.
Nice light lens with a zoom range I find pleasing for this type of work.
They are rather common and subject to lens separation, however if you can
find a
good one . . . Bill Barber
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