Tris:
I don't mean to suggest that I could live with only 2 lenses! If that
were the case, I would have never subscribed to the list! ;) I meant to
say that I can only buy 2 lenses at present to fill my immediate needs.
This certainly doesn't disqualify me from purchasing something in the
future, but for speed, efficiency, and weight, I want the best options
for right now.
I currently have a 70-210 Vivitar, but the size and weight sometimes
scares small children..
-bobgries/
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tris Schuler
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 9:43 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] another philosophical question about the 135
If you're only going to have two lenses I'd suggest a couple of zooms:
a combo kit of the 37-70 and 85-250 sounds about right. With nothing
shorter than an 85mm you're prospects are limited. A somewhat cheaper
option for the longer focal lengths would be the 70-210, though I've
never used it so can't say re its operation, other than it seems to be
listed by Gary as not having separate zoom/focus rings, a drawback for
my money. (I say "seems" for the reason there is also no "Note 3"
appended to its listing, which specifically denotes a single-function
ring. So does anyone know for sure?)
Tris
At 08:40 AM 7/27/01 -0500, you wrote:
To keep myself lean in these graduate school years, I need to limit
myself to 2. my original thought was to have a 90/2 and 200/4, but the
85/2 focal length and size are more appealing than the 90/2, and the
distance you get w/ the 135 seems to be enough. I also have the 2x-A
that could make a nice 270/5.6 instead of a gargantuan 400/8. remember,
the subject is architectural details, and I don't need that much "reach"
What would y'all say about the 135/2.8 over the 200/4?
<snip>
No! a true Zuikoholic should have all... 85/2, 90/2, 100/2, 135/2.8,
135/3.5, I have them all :-)
C.H.Ling
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