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Subject: Re: My first lens(es)  ***This pro recommends the Kiron Macro Zoom
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Date: Fri, 24-May-85 19:03:20 EDT
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     Since you've already decided on the Tokina; why bother us?  I own the
Kiron on the recommendation of one of our "optics" technicians.  He
evaluated the lenses that ran in the 30-100mm range and the Kiron was
the best.  He immediately bought one and so did I and 3-4 of the other
professional photogs here at Los Alamos.  The Kiron costs 89.95 from
some company in Washington-Oregon area ( see Popular Photography Mail-
Order ads ).

The Kiron shots go 16X20 without any problems in the corners,  I think
that is probably good enough for <$100.00.

Dave Wade

> >    Does anyone know of a good lens that is 28-90 or thereabouts,
> > has a maximum aperture of 2.8 or even 3.5, weighs no more than
> > about 20 oz., and costs below $150.  I have already decided on
> > the Tokina SMZ 80-200 f3.5 that weighs 22 oz., costs about $100-110,
> > and got the highest rating in Consumer Reports rating of zoom
> > lenses.
> > 
> 
> There are quite a few lenses out there that would qualify for your needs:
> Kiron makes two; a 28-105mm f/3.2 macro zoom that is compact and that I've
> seen for around $125. Also, a 28-85mm f/2.8 for arounf $170. Kiron lenses
> are quite good, very sharp and compact/light.
>
> 					Howard Moskovitz