Tom:
I have one too and its size and weight are what keep me from using mine in all
but the most convenient situations. Its kind of like car camping. If you back
pack, you must conserve weight and bring only the absolute necessities. But if
you car camp, you can bring coolers and pillows. Thats the 350/2.8, a huge
pain to pack in and out of places, not to mention you're always afraid you
might damage it. Anyway, I have traveled with mine quite a bit and I always
conceal the aluminum case in another bag or box, so as to not tempt fate. Lord
knows, I could never replace the thing if anything happened to it. Since the
case identifies it as a lens, I'd really try to pack it in an outer box of some
kind.
Mark Jennings
Tom Scales wrote:
> From: "Gary Reese" <pcacala@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> <snip>
> But that
> > is it until a 350mm f/2.8 Zuiko loan comes my way.
> >
> > Gary Reese
> > Las Vegas, NV
>
> Speaking of which, the 350/2.8 arrived in my office today. I haven't had a
> chance to do anything other than look at it, and won't anytime soon. The
> most obvious thing I noticed was: "This thing is HUGE". I was stunned at
> the size and weight. It's in what I would call Very Good condition. With a
> little cleanup, I think it will be close to excellent condition. It does
> have a scratch on the front element (1 cm -- can you Americans figure that
> out? -- ok, had to get that in). It's towards the side, so I don't think
> that will be a problem. The focusing ring moves surprisingly easily. Don't
> think that's bad, just my first observation. Hopefully tomorrow I'll at
> least mount it on a body and point it out the window.
>
> I'll probably mount it on a body and put it on the monopod and take it to
> Saturday's soccer game. I'll throw the 50-250 on a body and keep it around
> my neck, but when the action is on the other side of the field, I'll try the
> 350.
>
> Question to those that own one: It has it's own aluminum case. I need to
> ship it off to Gary. Can I just slap a label on the case, tape the latches
> shut and mail it? I suspect, if just for to keep it from being stolen, it
> should go in an outer box, but I think it would make it ok. Since it weighs
> like 2200 pounds (1000 kilos - keeping in the international spirit), I think
> it will be pricey to ship.
>
> As cool as it is, and it is cool, I don't see myself using it much, so I'll
> sell it. Haven't worked out the price yet, but probably around $2500. I'll
> offer this one to the list first, since I suspect many of you would be
> interested. Some have already asked, and I saved those, so I'll email them
> first.
>
> An amazing piece of glass.
>
> Tom
>
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