> AFAIK, the above 90/f2.8 is an AF only model, hence it doesn't come in OM
> mount. The MF/Adaptall 2 model is the SP 90mm F2.5, and w/o liffe size
> adapter goes only to 1:2. Ditto for Tokina's 90mm F2.5. There are 3 or 4
> aftermarket alternatives I'm aware of that will go 1:1 all by themselves:
I thought I saw on the Tamron homepage that this lens is AF/MF.
> Which version is the Tamron? (the old one had a 49mm filter, the new
> one -- 55mm). Tamrons are often designed to mimic the colors of N*kk*r
> lenses -- a SKY filter may solve the problem.
49mm. I use a 1B filter pretty exclusively. Great for OM lens filter
compatability. One reason I bought it.
> >Has anyone had any experience with the 500mm f8 mirror?
>
> Never tried one myself, but, for whatever it's worth, most people describe
> it as: "very good, for a mirror lens". It's also quite compact. Btw, Tamron
> also makes a similar SP-grade lens, which got very good reviews.
I was looking at the Tamron too. Does anyone have Zuiko Tamron pro/con info?
Foxy
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