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Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers

Subject: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers
From: John Hudson <OM4T@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:25:53 -0300
the 7-14 digital zoom does nicely without a polarizer.

It also does very well capturing one's spouse, one's shoes and the scenery 
up ahead on Prince Edward Island!

See here:

http://www.johnhudsonphoto.com/957.html

jh



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Lazzari" <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "1" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers


> >
>> I'm of the opinion that using polarizers for the typical darkening of 
>> skies
>> with lenses wider than about 35mm is a fools errand, as the effect is
>> uneven. If that's your goal, get graduated ND filters.
>>
> I agree. I've ruined more than a few by cranking up the polarizer effect
> too much. It's an addiction. However I think one can go down to 24mm
> with a polarizer if you are careful. Beyond 24mm it depends upon the
> lens. The Zuiko 18mm for example doesn't need a polarizer as it has
> plenty of contrast as does the 16mm. The 21 less which is why I tend to
> skip over it in favor of the 18mm when going from the 24mm. I'm not
> saying the 21mm is bad however. Also for me it would seem
> counterintuitive to stick a big piece of flat glass in front of a highly
> curved surface. I have no proof but it's gotta be asking for trouble.
>
> Second comment: If you plan on shooting architectural interiors go with
> 18mm. Don't worry about a small sacrifice in brightness. A tripod takes
> care of that.
>
> Mike
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