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Re: [OM] Size of Kiron/Vivitar wide angle lens

Subject: Re: [OM] Size of Kiron/Vivitar wide angle lens
From: Bill Stanke <bstanke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 11:35:22 -0700
Roger:

I have the 28 mm F/ 2 Kiron also.  It is physically much larger than a
Zuiko, and I'm sure it would not fit in the Olympus hard case.

Performance is outstanding. This lens always goes in the bag, along with
the 50 mm /F 1.4, and the 85 mm F/ 2.

These sell for $50~60 USD in da Bay.  I bought mine for $94 (new) from
Adorama.  Buy a generic lens case, and save yourself some $$.

Bill Stanke

"Roger D. Key" wrote:
> 
> Try looking at Gary's test of the Kiron 28mm/f2.
> 
> http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm
> 
> Performance-wise it rivals the Olympus 28mm/f2, and is quite clearly better
> than the 2.8 or 3.5 Olys.
> 
> Build quality of Kirons is extremely good.
> 
> Roger Key
> 
> > I have a Kiron 28mm/f2, and that is also a good bit longer than
> > the Oly 28/2.8, and a bit wider.
> 
> What do you think of this lens?  Crisp or soft?  Any distortion?
> Other people comment on non-Olympus lenses as not being made
> as well as Zuikos.  What is your opinion?
> 
> Pete
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