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[OM] Re: Opinions? 28-90 F2.8-3.5 VIVITAR SER 1 MACRO?

Subject: [OM] Re: Opinions? 28-90 F2.8-3.5 VIVITAR SER 1 MACRO?
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:34:28 -0700
ScottGee1 wrote:
> Ah yes, I recall seeing these pix during discussions of Vuescan.  Nice detail!
>
> I agreee that close focus on the long end is preferable.  For a while,
> Tokina and some others created a 'macro' mode by designing part of the
> lens barrel as a tube.  
LOL! Some others includes Oly. The Zuiko 35-105/3.5-4.5 works that way
> Press the button and turn and the tube
> extends.  IME, it led to less than happy results and was awkward.  
Agreed, not a great solution.
> The AT-x 35~200 used it.  A fine lens at 6' and greater.  Closer?  Never mind 
> . . .
>   
Yes, I used to use this lens a lot. Since I got the Kiron 28-210, I've 
mostly switched to it. Its "macro", 1:4, like the AT-X is at the long 
end and less odd to use.

The Tokina SZ-X 35-200/4-5.6 is smaller and lighter and does its 1:4 
simply as closer focus at 200 mm. Nice and simple.

Moose

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