Now that all depends upon whether one prefers a spouse who is slimmer at the
edges or otherwise :-))
Personally, I find great pleasure in using my 7-14 !
----- Original Message -----
From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 10:36 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Wide angle & polarizers
> Very interesting wide shot but my wife would love a fisheye for that job,
> people look slimmer at the edges with fisheye :-)
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Hudson"
>
>
>> 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"
>>> >
>>>> 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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