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Re: [OM] Lens recomendation for soccer mom with OM-1 body

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens recomendation for soccer mom with OM-1 body
From: dhurley@xxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:16:01 -0600
On Mon, 03 Jan 2000 21:41:40 -0600 AKSeidel <akseidel@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> I am looking for advice as to what lens would be appropriate for a
> soccer mom asking for a telephoto lens suitable for action photos at
> recreational soccer games. 

My $.02 worth:  Give a look to the Tamron 60-300 zoom.  It's heavy
compared to Zuikos, but doesn't handle badly.  It is not really much
heavier than the older Vivitar and Soligor 70-210 zooms.  It is slow, but
sharp and covers a longer range than most zooms.  If you need to, you can
always resolve the speed issue with faster (400 ASA) film, although I
have used mine extensively for shooting motorsports with mostly 100 ASA
and gotten good results.  For what it's worth, I don't really think you
will want to use a tripod or monopod for this type of photography.  I
think you will find it just gets in the way and slows you down. 

Good luck,
Daryl Hurley
Topeka, KS

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