Brian P. Huber <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Allan,
> You can certainly use a Zuiko, but there are some good 3rd party lenses
out
> there, as you know with the Vivitar.
> If, repeat, if, you can get hold of one, an excellent choice would be a
> Tokina ATX 80-200mm f2.8, but it won't be cheap!
>
I second this recommendation heartily. The Tok 80-200 f/2.8 is a fine lens,
quick one-touch design, very bright viewfinder image that's easy to focus
quickly and heavy. Worth all effort to find and every penny of price.
>
> My strongest advice is get the fastest lens you can afford because of
> focusing ease as well as increasing shutter speed to keep subjects sharp.
> You don't always want a perfectly exposed blur.
>
Lens speed can not be emphasized enough for sports applications. Film speed
helps, but at the expense of grain size and softer contrast. IMHO, anything
less than f/4 is useless; f/2.8 is extremely helpful, almost a necessity.
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