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Re: [OM] 65-200 vs. 50-250

Subject: Re: [OM] 65-200 vs. 50-250
From: Jim Brokaw <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:13:19 -0700
on 7/21/01 7:38 PM, Tom Scales at tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Others have probably answered by now (I'm behind).  That never stopped me
> before :).
> 
> The 50-250 and the 65-200 are virtually idential from the weight and feel
> perspective. When I pick on up, I actually have to look so see which one it
> is.  The big difference is that the 50-250 has more range (obvious, huh).
> For my kids soccer, the 250 is particularly useful to get action on the
> other side of the field and the 50 is perfect for action right in front of
> you. For outdoor events, the f/5 vs. f/4 isn't critical.
> 
> So, if you have the 50-250, then the 65-200 may be unnecessary.  If you
> don't, but do have the 65-200, you have great lens!
> 
> Be prepared, though.  The 50-250 goes for a lot!
> 
> Tom
> 

I got it along with the 24 shift... I haven't seen that stuff yet. I hope it
is in good shape.
-- 

Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney... 


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