Kodak 78-215MM Lens - Opinions?

titchard · 15-01-2006, 22:56

I came across this lens in photography magazine (https://secure.hitech-uk.com/acatalo...ens_Offer.html) and wondered why it was so cheap?

would it be good as a basic zoom lense for that cost, or would it be better to save the money toward something else?

Rich

Steep · 15-01-2006, 23:59

Well it appears to be made by Tiffen but is not mentioned anywhere on their site. At that price it either works for you or you chuck it in the bin.

Joe T · 16-01-2006, 17:42

I have no experience with this lens, but its likely to be cheap for a reason. I saw this lens somewhere else being given away for next to nothing. I really wouldnt bother if I were you. Might as well buy a compact

15-01-2006, 22:56	#1 (permalink)
titchard New here Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crewe, UK Posts: 5	Kodak 78-215MM Lens - Opinions? I came across this lens in photography magazine (https://secure.hitech-uk.com/acatalo...ens_Offer.html) and wondered why it was so cheap? would it be good as a basic zoom lense for that cost, or would it be better to save the money toward something else? Rich

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15-01-2006, 23:59	#2 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	Well it appears to be made by Tiffen but is not mentioned anywhere on their site. At that price it either works for you or you chuck it in the bin.

16-01-2006, 17:42	#3 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	I have no experience with this lens, but its likely to be cheap for a reason. I saw this lens somewhere else being given away for next to nothing. I really wouldnt bother if I were you. Might as well buy a compact