Bruce Hamm wrote:
>
> Dirk wrote:
> > It doesn't look like you need the 135mm lens with the 80-200 along also.
>
> I suspect that I'll be using the Tamron only when I absolutely need the
> reach. The lens is a bear, and with the converter attached I find it becomes
> downright unwieldy. I wouldn't even think about using the combination
> without a tripod, which would be a difficult set up in the middle of a
> canoe. So, I figured the small 135 would be great for grab shots while
> paddling.
then leave the zoom at home. Use the converter with the 135mm.
>
> > With 400 speed film in bright daylight, you sometimes run out of shutter
> > speed and aperture, so you need to bring slower film also, like 100. You
> > also won't be able to use fill flash with 400 speed film, since 1/60th
> > in bright daylight with that film is over f/22.
>
> Agreed. I prefer slower films, but specifically I was wondering about the
> Tamron with the converter. I'm not overly accustomed to using anything over
> 200mm ( I also have the Zuiko 180 f2.8 and 200 f4), so I was wondering if
> 400 speed film would give me any great benefits when using a combination
> that in essence is a 400mm f5.6 lens.
Yes, fast film is good for long slow lenses.
--
"I have a dragon and I'm not afraid to use it!"
Dirk Wright
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