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From: herbie@watdcsu.UUCP (Herb Chong [DCS])
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: My first lens(es)
Message-ID: <1366@watdcsu.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 10-May-85 13:46:34 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 10 13:46:34 1985
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In article <1015@ihuxb.UUCP> reza@ihuxb.UUCP (Reza Taheri) writes:
>   I want a zoom lens to cover the most natural "range" of focal lengths
>that an amateur like me needs, i.e. 28-85 or 28-105.  So what is the
>problem?  Well I have looked at many catalogs and magazines and have
>checked several camera stores.  There does not seem to be a lens
>that 1) is made by a brand name lens maker, 2) is fast (f2.8 or f3.5),
>3) is light and small, 4) and covers a good range (at least 28-85).

you are looking in the wrong price range ($150 or so) if you want to
find one of these.  i don't have my Canon product line description here
but expect to pay $250+ for theirs.  the Vivitar Series 1 28-90 f3.5
is a good lens, according to many reports.  it isn't any cheaper.
your combination of criteria excludes almost all manufacturers of lenses
that can be called "name brand".  you have to pay more to expect
any quality out of a zoom in that range.  to get that speed (f2.8) and light
weight are almost mutually exclusive unless price is no object.  a lens
in that range is going to weigh in the 400g (14oz) at least.

Herb Chong...

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