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RE: [OM] Zoooom

Subject: RE: [OM] Zoooom
From: "James N. McBride" <jnmcbr@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:13:32 -0600
I really like this Tamron lens also. My small kit, that is always next to me
in the car, has the Tamron 60-300, a Sigma 21-35, a Zuiko 35-105, a doubler
and one OM body. This gives me complete coverage from 21mm to 600mm and the
whole package weighs less than nine pounds. The 60-300 is a great lens for
someplace like Yellowstone Park where there are fleeting opportunities to
take pictures from your vehicle. I hate to miss pictures of wildlife and
scantily clad tourist girls. I usually shoot with a bean-bag for support
with this lens.  I frequently haul a lot of other stuff too but this basic
kit is always there.   /jnm

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  Guess we always use another 2 cents worth.  Get enough of them and you
might have a dollar.  Get a couple of those and you can get a cup of Joe at
Starbucks.  If my memory serves me right the originator was looking to put a
couple of lenses together for a hiking kit and wanted to do some macro/close
up work.  Now we're talking a short zoom, a 100-300, some extension tubes
and changing lenses.  I'm a little surprised that no one has suggested one
of my favorites, the Tamron SP 60-300 f3.8 to 5.4.  Not exactly a light
weight, but certainly a manageable size. Takes 67mm filters and focuses so
close you will have to be careful that the subject doesn't touch your front
element.  Macro to 1:1.55.  My major problem with this lens is it often has
me leaving my expensive Zuiko glass at home.  Bill Barber
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