Moose wrote:
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> If your 28-200 Tamron gives results that please you, that covers a lot
> of fl ground in a small, light package. My typical light package is the
> Vivitar/Phoenix/Promaster/Praktica/etc. 19-35/3.5-4.5 and Kiron
> 28-210/4-5.6, but the Kiron is a relatively big, heavy thingie. The
> Tamron, depending on which version you have, is close to as good and
> much lighter/smaller. The 171A is really quite good.
It's a 171A & can easily out-shoot me.
>
> The 35-105 is a lovely lens, but I'd never be happy with only 105mm, so
> I'd have to carry something like a separate 200mm. Likewise, 28mm isn't
> wide enough for me for a long trip. The 19-35mm is small, light and
> cheap - and excellent optical quality.
The 19-35mm is a GOOD idea; time for some shopping. On a bike you're
always in and totally aware of the panorama, yet we've never had SWA
ability with the P&S's. So that's a must via whatever route.
Thanks for the welcome & the advice,
Russ Butler in NJ
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