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Re: [OM] Vivitar 17-28mm F4 lens

Subject: Re: [OM] Vivitar 17-28mm F4 lens
From: Chris Charlton <c_charlton@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:04:58 +0100 (BST)
I think you are getting my e-mail mixed up with
someone elses, the lens is certainly a 17-28 F4
Vivitar unit it has an integral lens hood and takes
72mm filters.

Chris

--- Larry <Halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > You might
actually mean the 18-28mm which is
> definately made for Vivitar
> by Samyang. As opposed to the19-35mm, the build
> quality is high, and the
> lens is all metal. The aperture stays within only
> 1/3 stop throughout
> its range, which is very usefull for flash exposure
> (unless being
> metered through the lens). I find my results to be
> sharp & contrasty
> with nice color balance. You can get the Samyang
> version brand new
> with 6 year warranty for $135-140 at any time, and
> used on ebay for
> about $100-$110.
> I recommend it.
> 
> 
> Chris Charlton wrote:
> 
> > I will probably get it for less than $200
> >
> > --- Henrik Dahl <hdahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >
> > >Does anyone have any experience with this lens?
> I'm
> > > >thinking of buying one, how much would a very
> good
> > > >condition one be worth?
> > > >I'd like a lens with a wider angle than the
> 28mm
> > > F2.8
> > > >but I can't afford a Zuiko one, so I thought
> this
> > > >would be a good buy.
> > > >
> > > >Thanks
> > > >
> > > >Chris
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > What are you paying for it?
> > > The 24mm Zuikos are very nice. The 2.8 is about
> > > $150-200
> > >
> > > Henrik
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
> >
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