on 3/07/2003 09:45, Andrew L Wendelborn at andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> I found this list today and already there has been a flood of interesting
> messages.
Yes indeed.
[snip]
>
> Well one did this morning. A very nice (9/10) 300mm f4.5 with tripod collar
> and original box.
Wow !! No fungus I suppose.
[snip]
>
> So it is a tempting opportunity. I tried it briefly at the shop - very nice
> to use and very sharp image. It strikes me as a superb piece.
Until you start looking for a 1.4 XA for it... , and a quality filter.
>
> Now I know we can use this for landscape photography. I'm not likely to
> use it for action shots (well very rarely).
>
> A couple of questions. How is this lens regarded in its category?
Check http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm
> If you
> have one, do you use it for things other than the above? I guess it would
> be good for wildlife photos assuming a good setup (as you can see I haven't
> had much experience with a lens like this so looking for guidance!). Do
> people use it for medium distance work very much? I've had interesting
> results using the 150 zoom for macro photos, but I think this one would be
> a bit of overkill for that.
>
> Comments appreciated!
You will discover its usefulness after you begin using it. Your country must
be full of telephoto landscapes I suppose. How's winter starting there? We
had a beautiful winter solstice here at 34 55 south, but now lots of rain is
coming.
>
> And the price. They want $A480 (about $US 320). I think it's reasonable
> but don't have much to go on.
It is, IMHO.
>
>
> thanks
> Andrew & Rosemary
Rgds,
Fernando
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