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Re: [OM] Tamron 80 - 200 versus Zuiko 60 to 200

Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 80 - 200 versus Zuiko 60 to 200
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:25:53 -0800
I've never used the 65-200, but based on Gary's lens tests, its performance is not quite up to the Tamron 80-200/2.8. The Tamron is one of the great zooms ever made.

Moose

tscales wrote:

TOTALLY different animals. The 65-200/4 is a nice zoom. It's MUCH smaller than the Tamron and is really only useful outside. It's a very nice Zuiko to use, although I prefer the 50-250/5 for its greater reach.

The Tamron is MUCH more specialized. It's huge in comparison but is FAST -- f/2.8 is incredible at that zoom range. Useful indoors, useful at twilight and night games for sports. I don't use mine often, but when I need it, nothing else works.

The answer: You need them both.

As for price, I believe I paid around $400-450 for my Tamron with the SP 2X and a pair of OM (OL) Mounts.

> With all this talk of the Tamron 80 - 200 SP, how does it compare to the Zuiko 60 to 200 f4? What should I expect to pay for the Tamron in good used shape?
>
> Devon





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