Sorry but what is the point of buying two very similar low-end lenses?
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Nathan
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> On 21 Aug 2019, at 02:39, <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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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