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Subject: Re: [OM] - Another lens that never made it (and this time itwasa*REAL* pity!)
From: Larry <halpert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:50:29 -0500
Actually, itwas built in the early 80's. You might be thinking of the
28-105, or later Series1's that are not as good. That's the first I've heard
of zoom creep on those. Mine's always been nicely snug.

Larry

Robert T McFetridge wrote:

> I have the 28-90mm and it identifies as a 2.8 but its really 2.8-3.5
> in use. Its a nice lense but a very heavy piece of glass and is
> subject to a bit of 'zoom creep'. It was part of the second line of
> Series I lenses built in the early 90's
>
> >I thought the Series I 28-90mm was f2/8-3.5. Is there another one
> >that is 2/8 all the way?
> >
> >The Tamron ASP 35-105/2.8 is of reasonable size and weight and an
> >excellent performer. I've been carrying that with a 28/2 when
> >needing speed. I've just picked up a Tokina AT-X 24-40/2.8 to try
> >out for the role of faster wide angle zoom.
> >
> >Moose
> >
> >Larry wrote:
> >
> >>Or the similar Series 1 28-90mm f2.8... Easily better than the Tamron.
> >>
> >>Larry
> >>
> >>John Cwiklinski wrote:
> >>
> >>>C.H. Ling wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Now that I'd like A LOT assuming it's F2.8! Sigh. There aren't
> >>>even good 3rd party lens in that range. The closest is the Tamron
> >>>28-105/2.8 but that's a monster compared to the Zuiko 35-80! (Yes,
> >>>I like fast lens :-) )
> >>>
> >>>Have you tried the Vivitar Series 1 (28 - 85mm f2.8)?
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
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