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Re: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)

Subject: Re: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)
From: "Tom Trottier" <Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 03:31:02 -0400
Bill Cameta <photo@xxxxxxxxxx> has one for $59 

Tom

On Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 21:38, Jim Couch 
<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote re "Re: [OM] Help choosing a lens(new)" saying:

> You should be able to get a Zuiko 75-150 for under the $120.00 range. It is a
> good performer, and it is also light, compact, and takes 49mm filters. A great
> travel lens. I used mine extensivly in Italy a few weeks ago. There are alwasy
> several for sale on eBay at any given time.
> 
> Jim Couch
> 
> "Grigorov, Boris" wrote:
> 
> > Thanks to all who responded to me.
> > May be I should rephrase my question about the 70-210 lens.
> > I am looking to spend between $120 and 150 on a zoom lens (preferably, I
> > intend to travel).  What would you recommand to buy in this price range.
> > Are my choices the best (see below..if you have not seen it already)?  What
> > else would you recommend?  I own a Vivitar 28-200 and this is THE WORST lens
> > I have ever seen.  It has huge barrel distortion and throws some
> > greenish-brownish cast, especially on the blurred parts of the picture, I
> > have a long list...I realize the amount that intend on spending would not
> > buy the best glass out there, but do not want to end up with anything like
> > that again.
> > Thanks to all who were able to make offers, but please, keep in mind that I
> > am interested in your experiences with lenses and possible suggestions for
> > something better.  Not ready to buy yet
> >
> > Boris
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