Long, tough set of questions. I don't suppose that all that many of us
have the Viv 35-105 lens. I don't, so I can't compare it to anything.
The Zuiko 35-105 is almost certainly less sharp at 50mm than the 50/3.5
and, as you say, how does one compare 28 to 35mm and 105 to 135mm? On
the other hand, the 35-105 Zuiko is sharp enough for any but the most
demanding work, certainly more than enough for touristing.
As to the more answerable question, I try to taylor my kit to the
situation. If I'm on my own and not pressed for time, I'll take primes
and/or specialty lenses, depending on what I expect to be shooting. When
traveling with others, I tend to take zooms. A shot taken with a zoom
is definitely better than one not taken at all. And with a good zoom,
likely very good. So many things go into final image quality besides the
lens, like focus, DOF, camera and subject movement, etc. Also, why limit
yourself to a slowish 35-105. The Kiron 35-135 that George is selling is
likely as good or better and gives more reach. The Tokina 35-200/3.5-4.5
is a favorite of mine, good range, good images and pretty good close
focus. The Tamron SP 35-210/3.5-4.2 is nice too, but a bit bigger and
heavier. The Tamron ASP 28-200/3.8-5.6 has a bit more linear distortion
and probably isn't quite as sharp, but is sure small and light with
great focal length range. So touristing on a bright day and/or with fast
film and I would choose one of those and maybe take the Vivitar
19-35/3.5-4.5 or a single real wide angle. Not many shots missed with
that kind of coverage with virtually no lens changing.
Dark day or clouds on the horizon might mean the Tokina AT-X 28-40/2.8
and 60-120/2.8, or maybe just the Tamron ASP 35-105/2.8 for simplicity,
with likely a 50/1.4 in a pocket.
Also, the Vivitar 2x-21 is a pretty minimal 4 element telextender. A 7
element name brand extender or the Oly 2xA will give better quality
results. If you like close-ups, a 50/1.4 and Vivitar 2x Macro Focusing
Teleconverter is more versatile for travel than the 50/3.5, giving speed
at 50mm and a 100/2.8 macro that goes directly to 1:1. Not as flat
field, but that usually doesn't matter for travel stuff. Even a 50/1.8
becomes a 100/3.6, as fast as the 50/3.5 and with better working distance.
Moose
Nils Frohberg wrote:
how does the zoom compare to the lenses, apart from the obvious
advantages/disadvantages (135 over 105, 35-105 over 28:50:135, 28 over
35, 2.8 over 3.5, size, aso., aso..).
how do you change lenses in the field? (i.e., not having all day like i
usually do :P)
Seldom and carefully
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