Hmmm... Let's see. How about: buy all three on plastic, use the 1500 bucks to
pay off the
monthly credit card minimum for as long as it holds out and hope for another
windfall?
Gary Edwards
Seriously, there is nothing like big bright glass - get the 300/2.8 or a 400/4
if you can find
one.
"Barry B. Bean" wrote:
> Theres a good chance I'll have a modest ($1000-1500) windfall next
> week. While some people would be tempted to waste this kind of money
> on paying off mortgages, investments, or trips for the family, I have
> every intention of spending it wisely: on camera gear.
>
> I'm looking at three possible purchases:
>
> 1) Tokina or Tamron 300/2.8 - would replace my Zuiko 300/4.5 for
> baseball season, helping me fight the low light problem that plagues
> my spring and summer evenings. Might possibly get used for nature
> shots, but I rarely use over 200 except for the occasional shot.
>
> 2) Zuiko 35-80/2.8 - would fill the gap I currently have between 38
> and 100 (with the obvious exception of several 50s), would be great
> for basketball (I currently shoot primarily at 100mm,occassionally
> with the 50or 135), and could replace my 35-70/3.5-4.5 for a walking
> around/vacation/news/party lens.
>
> 3) New Om-4T - my last new camera purchase was in 1981 when I bought
> my OM-1n. My current 4T (bought used), while reliable, has been rode
> hard and put up wet, and shows it. A new 4T would also let me shoot
> with a pair of 4Ts
>
> What do you see as the pros and cons of these purchases?
>
> BBB.
> -
> B.B. Bean - Have horn, will travel
> bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Peach Orchard, MO
> http://www.beancotton.com/bbbean.shtml
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