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Re: [OM] Tamron zoom, anybody got one?

Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron zoom, anybody got one?
From: Chris Charlton <c_charlton@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 19:11:41 +0100 (BST)
 --- GMcGrath@xxxxxxx wrote: > Chris,
> I have two of the SP 35-80/2.8-3.8's, and they're
> generally regarded as 
> excellent lenses. (I have several other Tamron SP's,
> too.) The 28-80 is their 
> effort to get a little wider, but is larger and
> heavier and uses larger 
> filters than the 35-80. The 35-80 will only close
> focus at the long end, 
> which is more useful than close focusing at the
> short end, IMHO...more 
> working distance. I'd suggest it's worth the extra
> $15-20 for a good used 
> Adaptall 2 mount to try it out, and think you'll
> like the 28-80. Be sure you 
> get the "Japan" "OL" version of the mount if you're
> going to use it on an 
> OM-3 or -4 due to screw placement vs. the lens
> sensor pin on the camera mount.
> HTH,
> Greg

Thanks, I like the fact it goes down to 28mm, I find
35mm a little restrictive, the filter size is 67mm
which is quite large I don't have any that size. I
didn't know I had to get the "2" version of the mount,
whats the difference? Also I will be using it on my
OM1 and OM4 so I guess I'll get the "Japan" "OL"
version, does this type have any particular markings
that identify it? Or does it just say "Japan" "OL" on
it? I will be cruising Eb*y, so I need to know what
questions to ask a seller.

Thanks

Chris


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