[OM] Re: Alternative[s] to the 90/f2 Zuiko macro

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I have Tokina 90mm f/2.5 that is SHARP.  It is noticably sharper than my 
other Zuiko lenses...  It does 2:1 with an extender to 1:1 macro... 


Terry and Tracey writes: 

> I have the Tamrom 90mm f2.5 with 49mm filters. Love it. It does have a
> slightly different colour cast to the Zuikos. I take more than 500f my
> photos with this lens. 
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> Foxy 
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> Some months ago there was a discussion about the lesser expensive
> alternatives to the 90/f2 Zuiko macro. I recall somebody mentioning a
> Tamron 90/2.5 which they held in high regard. 
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> Can anyone refresh my memory and opine on the Tamron, or was it a Sigma,
> lens in question. 
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