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Subject: [OM] Re: Macrophotography questions
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:07:16 -0500
I have a multi-coated Makinon 80-200 f/4.  I bought it used for $100 
about 10 years ago.  Beautifully made all metal lens and precisely 
machined.  But rather soft compared to the competition.  Would probably 
make a good portait lens.  Anybody want it for the shipping?

Chuck Norcutt

Andrew Fildes wrote:

> Ah yes, that would be the very rare, blue 1400W high speed, hammer  
> action, 1/2"  Makita zoom! I suspect you mean Makinon (green rings)  
> which does not have a great reputation for anything much - cheap and  
> cheerful is the best description. As Piers said, these are not true  
> Macro but merely close focus - it's a bit of a scam used on long  
> zooms and some wide angles which by accident of design, can get a bit  
> closer.



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