Thanks for the replies.
I have bid on a couple of Tokina 28-70 2.8s but they have gone for more
than I was prepaired to pay.
I had a look again at the 35-105 test results (borrowed Piers lens) and
the two things that strike me is thats its not great at all at f2.8 with
lots of vignetting and that the edges and corners that look totally out
of focus (comparable to say the 24/2 at f2). It takes a long long time
to catch up with the middle. Perhaps I am spolit having lived with a
Tamron 90mm and Tamron 80-220/2.8 for so long. But then I am very very
picky about sharpness and detail.
James
usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Thanks for mentioning that again, Moose.? It looks like an interesting
> one.?See below:
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> http://www.adaptall-2.com/lenses/01A.html
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> ?I've been occasionally caught w/o sufficient macro gear.? I sometimes am
> called upon for flash work and the constant 2.8 aperture of the 35-105 is
> easier.? Choices are good, however.
> On?the Gary Reese site there is mention of a Viv S1 35-85 F2.8? that looks
> fairly good.? I?somewhat doubt it is better than the Tam 35-105 in the
> corners, but hard to tell from data at hand.
> Oh, should have?mentioned that Jeff K had first pointed out the Tam 35-105 to
> me as it could also be used on Marnie's M*nolta? and that?my?Tam is from a
> list member---Dave C (if I remember correctly).
>
> Mike
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> Me too! And it's cheap - not that mere price means anything ;-)
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> --
> Piers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Moose
> Sent: 16 February 2008 04:16
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Re: tokina 28-70 or 28-80 comments?
>
>
> --snip
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> I'm partial to the Tammy 35-80/2.8-3.8 for the modest, but real, macro
> ability, 0.27m/0.9ft. @ 80mm (1:2.5) Good macro performance and decent
> stand-off distance. And otherwise an excellent all-round lens, as well.
> Terrific walk-around lens for someone who likes to get close to subjects.
>
> Moose
>
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