Yes, and it initially appears to have been worth the patience in finding a
good one. I already know that the Samyang lens was a worthwhile purchase, and
later I'll see if this Vivitar one is comparable.
>
>Sounds like a nice find!
>
<<SNIP>>
>
>> That changed last week when I came across a Vivitar 28-200/3.5-5.3
>>with an OM mount and a hard leather case for a mere $25 total. I got it
>>this morning and just finished an initial test, finding that the optics
>>are every bit as clear as the Samyang, and I can clearly read the label
>>on a utility transformer 1/8 mile away, same as with the Samyang.
>>Focusing control is about the same as with the Samyang, being about
>>180-degrees from infinity to full 1:4 macro. And the macro focusing
>>comes closer than the Samyang, down to about 1m vs. 1.5m.
>
Chris
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