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RE: [OM] Soligor 35-70mm

Subject: RE: [OM] Soligor 35-70mm
From: "Timpe, Jim" <Jim.Timpe@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 11:38:40 -0700
Again, I don't disagree.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tris Schuler [mailto:tristanjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 11:28 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] Soligor 35-70mm


We'll need to see what it goes for, but the less expensive Zuiko 3.5-4.5's 
can be had for $200 or less, which doesn't strike me as all that pricey 
considering what you get--a great lens. Maybe the Soligor's a fine lens as 
well. I don't know, never used one. My experience, though, is that a lens 
with"Zuiko" on it is always worth as much, and usually a lot more, than 
some off brand intended for Olympus bodies.

Tris

>I have three Zuiko 35-70/3.5-4.5s (in various condition states) as well as
a
>35-70/3.6.  I wasn't suggesting this lens as an 'instead of', merely as a
>far less costly alternative.  Faster alternative as well, I might add.
>Repeat, not better, just less costly and faster.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Tris Schuler [mailto:tristanjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 10:21 AM
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [OM] Soligor 35-70mm
>
>
>That may or may not be a good lens, but why purchase a Soligor when you can
>easily buy a Zuiko? And for what, a few dollars more, maybe even the same
>price as the Soligor?
>
>If anyone on the list has interest, I have a Zuiko 35-70mm f3.5-5.6 (close
>focus) in excellent condition. I've used this lens a lot myself and its
>operation is flawless, it's images are superb. I finally broke down and
>bought a Zuiko f3.6 so the former lens is now something I have no use for.
>I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between its image quality and
>that of the "better" lens I now own, though. Also, it is light and compact
>and easy to operate in the field. A honey.
>
>Tris
>
> >I've mentioned this lens before, I have an example and really do like it
>for
> >those more difficult low light situations.  I know that the description
> >isn't glowing (fair shape), but it looks pretty good in the photos.  An
> >opportunity to get a bargain, user perhaps.  No connection to seller etc.


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