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Re: [OM] Macro lens choice

Subject: Re: [OM] Macro lens choice
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 18:13:23 +1100
> I had the opportunity to handle a used 90/2.5, and a new 90/2.8 MF in the
same 
> week, although at different stores. My impression was the old 2.5 was *far* 
> more solid in look and feel. The 2.8 looked and felt quite "plasticky" by 
> comparison, although it did seem to have more substance to it than a typical
AF 
> lens of the same physical size. ie: by today's standards, the new lens is 
> probably considered to be well built.

The guy who sold me my Tamron said "It's metal, tough and solid, not like this
new s**t". He's right. It may not look pretty, but is still optically great. I
wonder how much of a beating a plastic lens could take in comparison.

Foxy

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