I've never used the Vivitar, but I have the Tokina 80-200/2.8 MF. I got it
for $195 at a local camera store in like-new condition complete with case. I
use it some, but it's become the favorite lens of my husband, who likes to
shoot sports. We both like it a lot.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Collin Brendemuehl " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 9:19 AM
Subject: RE: OT: Vivitar 70-210/3.5 series 1 opinions wanted
> I've several friends with this lens in C* mount,
> and they really like it. It's an older optical
> design but still competes favorably with many newer
> lenses. Consider it a medium-weight lens. A bit
> bulky, but not as much as a 2.8 would be.
> It commonly sells for $100 to $150 in the US.
> That's just a little more than the A70-210/4
> for a lens that's just a little better.
> imnsho, Look for a Tokina 80-200/2.8. They often
> go for about $200ish and would be a better lens,
> especially with the extra stop available.
> Now, if you can get the Vivi for $100 or less,
> that would be a great value.
>
> Collin
>
> >From: "Timo Hartikainen"
>
> >I'm going to buy this lens, maybe.
> >I'd like to have some comments on it,
> >someone of you probably owns this lens or has used it.
> >Somewhere I read that it's quite heavy & big lens..is that true?
> >I have now only a 135mm lens in my camera bag and sometimes it's not
enough.
>
> >Hmm.. or if there is some kind of way to make my wife understand that I
> >really need something like Pentax 80-200/f2.8 or 300/2.8 ;)
>
>
>
> Timo
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