what does SP mean? Does this mean that there are a multitude of lenses that
will fit on my OM20? OH NO, more complications to the decision making
process.
If I see a lens on eBay, like the one I mentioned earlier, what kind of
questions should I ask the seller to ensure (attempt to ensure) the quality
& performance of the lens before I bid (this is the $64,000 question isn't
it)? I am afraid that I will buy a 'lemon' figuratively speaking of course
(haha).
I was just hoping to pick up a inexpensive zoom lens, with good results (by
amateur standards) so I can get a feel for sunset/starry night/astrological
picture capturing - PLEASE someone tell me what I should do and which way to
go (am I crazy and expecting too much too soon, should I just work with what
I have for now?)
thanks for the welcome, from ALL of the members, whom have taken time out of
their busy schedules to help little ole' me (no really).
Kierstin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Motor Sport Visions Photography" <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] 300mm cost (now)
> In a message dated 3/28/2002 Kierstin writes:
>
> << I was looking for this lens (300mm) or 200mm or 500mm, so I can work
> on
> sunsets, do you think this is premature? >>
>
> Rather than a 300mm prime I would toss out that for someone just
> starting out that a decent quality zoom that reaches to say 250 or 300mm
> maybe a better option and way to spend the $$$.
>
> My suggestion would be a Tamron SP 60-300. I used one for a little over
> 10 years and had some very nice results from it. Building up an OM
> system is all well and good, but investing in an assortment of Zuiko
> primes is not for the faint of wallet. The added bonus with a lens like
> the SP 60-300 is it has a nice range and good macro capabilities too.
> For someone just starting out this is a wiser way to spend lens money
> IMO.
>
> I wouldn't hesitate hand-holding a 300mm either. I have for years and
> know many who do with large and heavy 300mm f2.8s.
>
> HTH, and welcome to the list Kierstin (and all the rest of the newcomers
> we had a nice number of joining us here in the past week or two).
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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