Re: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8 vs Tokina's ATX series

[Skip Williams]

I've never seen test results side-by-side.  I'd expect the lenses to be VERY 
similar in performance.  If given a chance to buy the same condition lens at 
the same price from either brand, I'd probably buy the Tamron, just because 
of my good experiences with them.  Others may have discrete experience with 
the ATX.
The up-side with the Tamron MF is that you can use it on multiple bodies of 
different brands with ease.  That keeps the market much more fluid.  It 
usually means that the prices for the Tamrons are a bit lower, as the supply 
is greater.  The Tokina ATX lenses tend to cost more for the same lens in 
less-common mounts like Olympus or Leica.
Skip


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> From: "Clemente Colayco" <litefoot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8 vs Tokina's ATX series
> Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:54:29 +0800
>
> If as you say Tamrons are unappreciated, can we say the same of Tokina ATX
> series lenses? Is there a clear choice of what is better between Tamron SP
> vs Tokina ATX lenses?
>
> Titoy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Skip Williams <skipwilliamsom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <thomas.bryhn@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 10:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8
>
>
> > 1st: Fabulous price.  I'm envious, especially since I bought mine new 
> back
> > in the late 1980's or early 90's for the princely sum of somewhere 
> around
> > $750.  These MF lenses (and most of Tamron's SP line) are constantly
> > under-appreciated in today's market.  I should get another one as a 
> spare
> > some day.
> >
> > 2nd: Mine doesn't zoom by itself.  I think it needs adjustment.
> >
> > Skip
> >
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> > >From: Thomas Bryhn <thomas.bryhn@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >To: olympus <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Subject: [OM] Tamron 80-200/2.8
> > >Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:31:26 +0100
> > >
> > >I've got one of these monsters on my hand for about 180USD all 
> included,
> in
> > >almost perfect cosmetic condition with case, tripod collar and perfect
> > >glass, but it sounds like the zoom mechanism is very loose. According 
> to
> > >the seller it zooms by itself when tilted more than about 45 degrees up
> or
> > >down. Anyone know if this a design fault, an easy fix with a 
> screwdriver,
> > >or a sign of excessive wear?
> > >Any advice at all?
> > >
> > >Regards,
> > >Thomas Bryhn
> > >
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