Mike,
I am interested in hearing / reading your impressions of that lens as I am
more than slightly interested in the lens if it measures up.
Thanks,
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Veglia" <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Tamron 300/2.8 (Big Ass Glass)
> Congratulations on bagging the BAG Walt!
>
> The Tamron converters do tend to be a PITA to handle in the field. You're
> fortunate if the Olympus 1.4XA fits, the protruding front element
interferes
> with the rear element of my Tamron 80-200/2.8 so I must use the Tamron
1.4X
> on it. If you do decide to use the Tamron converters may I suggest you
treat
> the Adaptall as the camera lens mount (in other words leave the Adaptall
on
> the camera) when changing converters in and out--that minimizes the hassle
> (but still not as easy as the OM mount because you still have to line up
> that external aperture communication lever).
>
> Looking forward to hearing your impressions of this lens when you get a
> chance to go enjoy it.
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
>
>
>
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