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From: cff@uvaee.UUCP (Chuck Ferrara)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Vivitar Series I 70-210/F2.8,4 zoom lens info needed
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Date: Fri, 17-May-85 11:55:08 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 17 11:55:08 1985
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Organization: EE Dept., U of Virginia, Charlottesville
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Summary: 

Consumer Reports just did an article on zoom lenses in this focal length
range. It compares several different brands. As far as I know it's still
on the news stands. With the exception of its weight the Vivitar was rated
as one of the best. It was considered better than all of  the camera maker 
zooms with the exception of one Nikkor lens. There was another off brand
lens rated as the best buy, but I forget who makes it.
	The Vivitar is the fastest zoom in its range, but Consumer Reports
to think that the extra weight required to do this is too much. It all 
depends on what you're willing to lug around.

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	Chuck Ferrara @  U. Va. Dept. of EE; Charlottesville,Va. 22901 
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