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    Color-Zoomar Macro 80-200mm f4
    Color-Zoomar Macro 80-200mm f4

    Color-Zoomar Macro 80-200mm f4

    80–200mm · f/4

    Overview

    The Color-Zoomar Macro 80-200mm f/4 is a vintage push-pull zoom with a constant f/4 aperture and 1:4 macro mode. Optically, it produces soft contrast and flare in bright conditions, with fine detail rendering described as 'blobby'. However, it can yield good separation and bokeh in macro mode. Build is heavy, making it front-heavy on compact bodies but manageable on full-sized SLRs. It suits photographers seeking an affordable vintage lens with character and macro capability, accepting its optical flaws.