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[OM] Re: The Harrison Ross Poll

Subject: [OM] Re: The Harrison Ross Poll
From: gries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:02:07 -0600
I sure hope someone is recording the results...

My top three:

28/2 - It's a great, sharp lens that has never let me down.  A killer at f2.8, 
and not bad wide open.  f4-f8 are, of course gorgeous, but one spends $ on 
glass for the wider apertures.

35/24 shift - its a toss-up here as I think the 24 is a better lens, but I 
don't always enjoy the weight.  The 35 is small and convenient and just wide 
enough.  The 35 pairs perfectly with the 85/2 as a truly minimal walkaround 
kit. 

50/3.5 - the size and weight make it a sure fire winner.  with a 2 series 
screen one doesn't need anything brighter.  usable apertures are f5.6-f11, but 
that is usually how it works out anyway?

the three that didn't make it to the list, but deserve honorable mention: 

18/3.5 for sharp, straight lines and good AoV
85/2 small, light and quite nice at f4.  buttery smooth bokeh.
50/1.2 a bit heavy, and not usable wide open, but f2 and f2.8 really make it 
worth it over the 50/1.4 or 50/1.8

As for other manufacturers, I hapilly left Nikon for the Oly shift lenses.  I 
haven't used many others, but am quite tempted by a L*ica M w/ 50 'cron....

And I have to put in a good word for the Tam 80-200/2.8.  Heavy for sure, but 
can deliver the results.

That said, I usually have in a Domke F-803 the 18/3.5, 24 shift, 50/3.5 and Tam 
80-200.  Makes for a heavy bag, but has a good range.  However, most days are 
spent with the 35 shift and 85/2.

Bob

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