In a message dated 1/4/2006 11:12:01 P.M. Central Standard Time,
jrk_om@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
A good Tamron SP 80-200/2.8 is hard to beat except for weight, which almost
everything beats.
The Tokina AT-X version of the 80-200mm f2.8 is a bit lighter and has a
better tripod mount IMHO. Oh, in the OM mount a good bit harder to find and
will
cost about the same (or more) as the Tamron SP. I've owned both and from
image quality, I doubt that anyone could tell the difference. The Tamron
60-300mm is also a good choice.
If we go back to the original question of what would make a good backpacking
kit lens, I might drop the lens question and just look at kit in which case
it might be an OMPC with Zuiko 35-70mm 3.5-4.5 and maybe something like the
200mm f5 Zuiko and an extension tube or two. If I felt compelled to carry a
tripod, the Velbon 343E might be the choice or perhaps some variation of
tabletop/clamp on tripod. Bill Barber
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