Re: Looking for 80-200 zoom

[Mat Maessen]

I have the Pentax 80-200 f4-5.6 manual zoom lens. It is a two-touch zoom, but I actually find that I prefer that. For its size and weight it works very well. I have pictures that I've taken with it that I can point you at if you like. One nice thing is that it has a 49mm filter thread that matches most of my other (cheap) pentax lenses.

If you really want a two-touch zoom, there are a couple of older models that will probably fit the bill. Unfortunately, I don't own them.
I do have a Tokina 80-200 f2.8, but light it is not...

-Mat

Kudzu wrote:

I just joined the group and one thing is for sure. There is not shortage of traffic! :-)

I am looking for recommendation on a lens in the 80-200 range. I have an old Kiron, f4 80-210 that did a good job, it's just big and heavy. I would like to replace it with something smaller and lighter. Browsing the Camera stores it looks like the selection of manual focus lenses has really diminished since I was in the hobby.

The only thing that really appealed to me was the Pentax zoom but it is a separate focus and zoom. I am not sure that I would like that after using one touch zooms for so long. I am primarily looking for a small lens so that means f4 to f5.6. So anyone got any experience with one and any suggestions?