To all:
Gary Reese asked me to share this information with the list. It is an
interesting comparison of the Tamron and the Tokina 80-200 f/2.8 lenses on
ebay.
Thanks,
Tom
> Hi Tom:
>
> Hope all is well with you and yours!
>
> I understand there is some OM List confusion on prices for the Tokina
> and Tamron offerings of the 80-200mm f/2.8 lenses. Here is a 3 1/2 year
> sales history on these.
>
> Tamron SP 80-200mm f/2.8 in Olympus OM/OL mounts only (2 sales)
> Auction:
> 455(Ex+?)
> 236(BGN?)
>
> Tokina AT-X 80-200mm f/2.8 in Olympus mount (7 sales)
> Auction:
> 381(LN)
> 250(LN-)
> 306 (Ex+)
> But It Now:
> 200(?)
>
> ? indicates an auction where there should be greater than normal buyer
> anxiety over the condition of the lens. When prices don't show the
> expected trend from highest to lowest cosmetic condition it's because
> buyers aren't always logical in what they pay. Current market values
> are very volatile, so anything goes at the present time. There really
> haven't been enough sales for anyone to make a claim as to which is
> worth more.
>
> I tested these two lenses at:
> http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm
>
> If you can submit these to the OM List for me I'd appreciate it.
>
> Gary
>
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