In a message dated 98-08-22 13:02:23 EDT, BW wrote:
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As far as the 300 Zuiko Vs the Tamron goes. I should say that the jury is
still out on this one. I do feel that the 300 f 4.5 is an extremely sharp
lens " if I do my part". What I mean is, some of my slides with this lens
are
incredibly SHARP!!! while others are on the soft side. I mostly contribute
this to 'operator error,' probably support and improper focus. But, the fact
is, I KNOW WHAT THIS LENS CAN DO. So, I have a lot of confidence in it.
The Tamron 300 f 2.8 is a fairly new lens for me, I have only shot a few
rolls
with it. The biggest problem is it's size. The Pro's are it 1&1/3 f stop
gain and the addition of it's matched 1.4 (420mm f 4) and 2x(600 f 5.6) TC's
making it a versatile lens. As far as picture quality, I have been pleased.
Can I say, it is as good as my 300 Zuiko or even better. I honestly don't
know.
I have watched this list talk about which lens is better than another with a
bit of caution. Especially the most recent one on the 180 f2.8, (since my
wife just gave me a new one for my BD a couple of weeks ago). I feel that
the
lens / picture quality is so good from the lens I use that technique is far
more important than which lens I shoot.
I hope you don't think I am beating around the bush, I bought the Tamron 300
f
2.8 for one main reason - It's faster than what I have and it is truly a
professional quality lens.
BW >>
Hi Buddy,
Thanks for the reply. No, you're not beating around the bush. In fact, I
think you are right on the money. I think if everyone used the best
technique possible, we would hear an awful lot less about "bad" lenses. Even
a modest consumer grade lens can get it's share of compliments if used
carefully. To steal a line from a website I found somewhere, "it's not the
arrow, it's the archer". It's that rationale that keeps me using my OM stuff
- maybe it's not the latest wiz-bang camera and lens outfit out there, but
used carefully, I can get results as good or better than anything out there.
Admittedly, the latest pro stuff does give one a little more latitude
concerning proper technique, but not enough yet to get me trade my stuff in.
Having said that, as you get more time with your Tamron, I would still be
interested in your comments ;-) . Good luck with it in the meanwhile, and I
look forward to your next Oly gallery submissions.
Regards,
Greg Logiodice
Nyack, NY
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