JHAG Posted July 8, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) What's your take on the Vario 80-200 ? Is it worth it for long distance shot and some "street portraits" ? I have a seller proposing one to me brand new, still under warranty for about 1000 $ Thanks for your advice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 8, 2006 Posted July 8, 2006 Hi JHAG, Take a look here Vario 80-200. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
telyt Posted July 9, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 9, 2006 What's your take on the Vario 80-200 ? Assuming this is the current f/4.0 model, it's a great lens, I use it at full aperture with no reservations. I bought mine showing considerable signs of wear for US$600, so US$1000 might be a reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal_meheut Posted July 9, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2006 Same for me. I had one and it was a fine lens. Slightly too heavy and not as good at 200mm than the 180/2.8 APO but still excellent. And of course, f/4 only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted July 9, 2006 Thanks to both Yes it's the latest model (bought by ist current owner in 2005, still under warranty) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 9, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2006 I've had mine since December 1999 and it serves me very well, either "naked" or attached via the 2X extendor. Great price, versatile, wonderful lens, go for it. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted July 9, 2006 Dear Stuart, How are you ? I'm hesitating so much. A keen amateur proposes his for about 1000 $. On the other hand, I have seen an APO 180 Elmarit for twice this price. Both are like new. I wonder if the 2.8 stop is worth it. Then usually I never go for zooms… Difficult choice… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted July 9, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Joahn, After my shopping trip this weekend, this is what I think: 70-180 f2.8 is superb but too heavy for handholding - maybe with a motor transport the weight is better distributed? The 80-200 felt better but was darker when focusing, so in street it is fine, but inside or at dusk/dawn it takes longer to get the focus right. I personally have just gone to fixed lenses - and with my 6 shots so far, I actually like the discipline of walking to get the framing correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted July 9, 2006 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2006 I've had this lens for a couple of years. Much lighter than 70-180. Used on a R9/DMR I've been really happy. Don't really miss the extra stop with the DMR, just shoot at -1EV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 9, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 9, 2006 Johann - I've been zoom addicted for quite some time due to its flexibility and practical speed (less changing of lenses), and when I was still using film, I used 400. I use my DMR at 400, too. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whn Posted July 9, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 9, 2006 Johan, I'm using the 4/80-200 for mainly street, processions, theater (with monopod) and compressed landscape shots on the R9DMR. Even macrophotos in connection with the macro adapter are great. I strongly recommend this lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted July 11, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2006 great lens for an excellent price - go for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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