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[OM] Re: WTB a lens to replace the other

Subject: [OM] Re: WTB a lens to replace the other
From: "Jeff Keller" <jeffreyrkeller@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 18:14:01 -0800
As C.H. mentioned there is a Tamron SP 350/5.6 that is fairly well
regarded. They also generally command a price over $150.

Sigma made a 400//5.6 which I've only seen one of and have never seen
a review of. I normally only search OM mounts so they may be more
common in other mounts. (They have an 86mm filter ring and are a
little under 5" long)

There is a Vivitar S1 450/4.5 which gets almost insanely high prices.
I expect this one will go for about $800.
220086456153

Also as C.H. mentioned there are some faster Russian made mirror
lenses. Search yaBe for rubinar and MTO then you will turn up some.
The Rubinars were made for medium format cameras having a short film
to flange distance. I believe both the Rubinar and MTO need an adapter
with a lens element to work on most 35mm SLRs.

You might have the best luck getting either a 500/8 or Sigma 600/8
then putting one of the Katzeye Optics Plus screens in one of your
digital bodies.

I don't remember hearing of the Celestron 300/5.6 before seeing Jay's
post. There are a number of "cheap" 300mm mirror lenses. Unless size
is very critical I would be cautious.

Rather than a catadioptric 350mm I think you would be happier with the
Zuiko 300/4.5 unless you are fascinated with mirror lenses.

-jeff

On 3/2/07, Allen Coltrin <hjlantern@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Yes, that is why the Tokina is last. My understanding is rthat Tamron is
> just a bit below Zuiko. But I'm trying not to go into the 500mm/f5.8 area.
> Do you know anyone with a 350mm or 400mm?
>
> Allen

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