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Re: [OM] I need info on a Starblitz 500-800mm Zoom mirror lens

Subject: Re: [OM] I need info on a Starblitz 500-800mm Zoom mirror lens
From: dhurley@xxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 1999 08:15:29 -0600
On Sat, 06 Mar 1999 17:12:42 -0500 "Peter S. Halpern"
<phalpern@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>Is Starblitz known for making good lenses?  BTW the f stops
>are f8 at 500 and f12 at 800.
>I need something of that size to use for auto racing photography, thus 
>the f stops are OK... I don't need f2 or 4 for this application.

        First, and foremost, I don't know anything about the lens in question. 
That said, I can say that I seldom use anything over 360mm for auto
racing, and even then, I get there with a 2x tele-converter.  You'll need
to use at least 400 speed film at f8 and f12.  I prefer 100, and 400 is
the fastest I will use.
        The real issue, I think, is that you will absolutely have to use a
tripod at these focal lengths.  I have found there is no room at the
races for a tripod.  It is always in the way, it restricts movement, it's
cumbersome to move with, its never pointed the right direction, and
somebody (usually me) is always tripping over it.  I have had some
limited use for a monopod, but still prefer to handhold.
        What type of auto racing are you shooting?  Where are you shooting from?
 Can you get closer?  Best of luck.

Daryl Hurley
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