On Thu, 14 Oct 1999 10:37:49 -0700 Motor Sport Visions Photography
<msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> First off, would the fixed Zuiko 300 f4.5 be that much better than
> the
> Tamron SP 60-300 I have now at 300mm?
> Worth the loss of ability to carry
> one lens that covers such a vast range (which I would have to
> continue
> to carry for that purpose anyway, along with another body no doubt.)
The 300/4.5 would probably be better at 300, but I can't say for sure as
I don't own one. I do own and have used the Tamron 60-300 for
motorsports also.....really a very good lens for the range it covers.
Might I suggest something I'm trying out this season, so far
successfully. I go to the track with a 24/2.8, a 100/2.8, a 135/2.8,
and a 180/2.8. Add to that a 2x converter and I have a 48/5.6 (works,
but hardly ever use this focal length at the track), a 200/5.6, a
270/5.6, and a 360/5.6! Slower, but not at all unusable with 100 ASA
film. When you pan, the 5.6 aperture gives you a longer shutter speed to
"blur" the background and the wheels with, let's you show "motion"
better. (There's not much I dislike more than a photo of a race car on
the track where you can literally count the spokes, looks like its
parked, need to see those wheels are turning!)
Sometimes I do miss the convenience of the zoom, but on the other hand,
since I started changing lenses instead of zooming, I feel my composition
and timing have improved considerably. I also get better contrast with
the Zuiko's than with the Tamron.
I won't say I wouldn't like to have the faster long lenses in the
arsenal, but there are other wants that are higher on the list right now.
;-)
FWIW
Daryl Hurley
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