On Saturday, February 8, 2003, at 05:55 PM, Per Öhström wrote:
I've never photographed a baptism, but I do have and use two Zuiko
zooms
extensively - the 35-105 and the 65-200. I've never thought of them as
too
dark to focus, but sometimes too slow to hold still, especially the
65-200.
The obvious solution is a monopod. (Or a tripod, which of course is
even
better but more difficult to move around quickly.) I think both are
very
good lenses, but the 65-200 really has the edge. A wonderful zoom lens
with
a really good macro feature @ 200 mm. It all depends on how close you
can get
but if I wouldn't know in advance I would stake my bet on the 65-200,
since
it probably would be easier to keep a distance than to push towards the
center of the action. On the other hand, the 35-105 is definitely more
of
an allrounder and probably the lens I use the most (possibly with the
exception
of the 24mm f/2.8).
Hi,
Well, first off, thanks to all for the great suggestions! They have
been very helpful, and I am now re-evaluating the "situation".
I originally thought that since I already have a 28/2.8, my best bet
would be to get a telephoto lens of some sort (I was thinking either 85
or 100mm) to shoot this event. My reasoning for this was so that I
could either take some portrait photos (before and after the baptism)
or get in close if I end up being too far to get decent shots with my
50/1.8. However, I am now considering getting a 35 or 100 (the 85/2
is, unfortunately, too expensive for me). I think some good arguments
have been made to keep me away from buying and using a zoom lens for
this particular event (even though it would be a good thing to have as
an all-purpose lens later).
Like I said, though, I'm now torn by whether I should get something at
the short or long end. I can see the rationales for going either way,
but I'm thinking (personally) that maybe something at the telephoto end
would be more practical for me after the baptism since I already have
the wide and normal end of the spectrum covered. That was part of the
reason I was originally considering a zoom lens, but if I won't be able
to use my new "toy" for the baptism, then I just can't justify getting
a new lens right now...
Any thoughts? My budget is roughly US$180, so I'm thinking I can
afford either a 35/2.8 or a 100/2.8 from KEH, but not both. :(
-f
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