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Re: [OM] Equipment questions for photo class?

Subject: Re: [OM] Equipment questions for photo class?
From: John M Gaasland <gaasland@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:21:15 -0800
Thanks Roger,  I'll look into that, John.

On Sun, 30 Mar 2003 21:38:43 +0200 "Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
> 
> Regarding the macro lens, does it have to go to 1:1 or just 1:2 ? A 
> Vivitar
> Close-Focussing 135mm f2.8 (see Cult Classics site) goes to 1:2, and 
> is
> usually very reasonable in price. I have a couple, and am pretty 
> satisfied
> with them.
> 
> Roger Key
> 
> 
> 
> John Gaasland wrote:
> 
> I'm taking a five day intensive nature photograpy class in the 
> Olympics
> in July. The instructors require one long telephoto lens, either a 
> 300mm,
> 400mm, 500mm, or longer, with a matchin 1.4x. Just wondering what 
> people
> on the list are using. I'm considering a Tamron 300/2.8 with a 1.4x 
> and
> 2x. I don't want to break the bank.
> 
> The other lens I will need is a macro. The instructors have 
> specified a
> 100mm to 200mm. I've thought about getting a Tamron 90/2.5 in either 
> the
> 49mm or 55mm versions. Any thought about these and other macro 
> lenses
> would be appreciated too! I have searched the archives and found 
> some
> info, but would like some fresh input. Thanks!
> 
> 
> John Gaasland, Olympia, WA.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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