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Re: [OM] Lens Advice Please (90mm or 100mm reasonably priced)

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens Advice Please (90mm or 100mm reasonably priced)
From: "Rand E." <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:04:10 -0500
Phillip,
  I have and love the Tamron 90/2.5 Type 1.  It is a super sharp lens
with great contrast.  I use it primarily for macro/close-up and I am
most pleased with it.  That said, I would not be displeased if the focal
length were 15 or 20mm longer and then there's always speed isn't
there?  I wouldn't particularly want the plastic Tamron f2.8's, and I
like my Type 1 with metal construction and 49mm filter size.  This all
being the case, and the lens being available for prices as low as $125 I
would consider it a likely choice.
IMHO,
Rand E.

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Phillip Franklin wrote:
> 
> I've been thinking about aquiring a brand new or a 9 or better Zuiko 
> 100mm/f2.8, a  Tamron
> 90/2.8, a Tamron 90/2.5, a 100mm/2.5 Vivitar Series 1 (if still available) or 
> 90mm Tokina
> 2.5 macro (also if availble).  I've looked at Gary's tests and am still not 
> sure what would
> be the most bang for the buck.  It's primary purpose will be for outdoor 
> portraits.  However
> I may be using it in the studio also.  Does anyone have any advice?  I know 
> this focal
> length has been discussed to some degree but even though I read those posts I 
> still have no
> clue as what others think on this field of comparison.  I was offered a 
> supposedly 9  Tamron
> 90/2.5 for $150.00.  I would still need to get a adapter for the OM mount.  
> On the high end
> new side I would consider a new Zuiko 100/2.8 ($299.00) or the new Tamron 
> 90/2.8 ($359.00).
> That's the absolute max I would consider spending. So any comments will be 
> appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Phillip Franklin

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