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    Kiron 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom with Zoomlock *64
    Kiron 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom with Zoomlock *64

    Kiron 80-200 mm f/ 4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom with Zoomlock *64

    80–200mm · f/4.5

    Overview

    The Kiron 80-200 mm f/4.5 Macro Focusing Zoom offers good sharpness in the center but soft corners, especially at longer focal lengths. Chromatic aberration and flare are noticeable issues. Build quality is solid with a smooth zoom and focus, though the Zoomlock feature is useful for preventing creep. It suits photographers wanting a vintage macro zoom on a budget, but demanding users may find optical flaws limiting.