Hi,
I also want to tell about my experiences with vacation outfit`s:
In the beginning I started with the usual Zoom-Set: 28-70 & 70-210.
I was glad to aquire a 1.4/50-zuik, which significantly improved the
possiblities,
on my first shooting trip. But I alway´s felt that 210 mm is too short and
changed to 60-300mm ( But hat to accept then that it doesn`t really help much).
When I bought my 2/85 the change to prime lenses can`t be stopped any more.
The short telephoto fit`s exact my way of seeing photographs.
For a studying-trip I used the clssic and unbeatably compact 2.8/35 + 2/85-Team.
A really good combination. I was quite happy with em, only wanted a 200er twice.
So my favorite line became 24 - 35 - 85 - 200. I changed the 35 in the F 2.0
Version, and found the faster speed very helpful last autumn in Cuba (indoors).
To save weight I decided to take the 5/200 instead of the 4/200, which was
the right decission. I never missed the faster apperture in the south.
This is totaly different in Germany where I`m always happy that the 4/200 is so
bright,
due to it`s only 4-groups -construction, and always need the F4-apperture.
I also carried the 3.5/50 Macro. It was fine when I decided to take only
one lens with the camera. But when I needed macro capabilities it was
rest in the hotel :-(. So next time I think an extention-tube ( 7-mm)
is less weight and more worth, because it can always be with you.
For the next trip I`ll substitute the 35er with the 40mm lens. I think 40 mm
it fit`s
better in the 24 -85mm gap, and is unbeataby compact. I`m excited to see.
Frieder Faig
On Tue, Jun 20, 2000 at 05:05:11PM -0500, Barry B. Bean wrote:
> Since it's vacation season, and lots of zuikophiles are making the
> most agonizing decision of the year (which lenses do I take?), I'll
> share my most recent vacation rig:
>
> For a week in Philly including a wedding, sightseeing, and free time
> to be creative, I carried my OM-4t, OM-1n, 21/3.5, 28/2.8, 50/1.8,
> 100/2.8, 200/5, fisheye adaptor, F280, a monopod, and my normal
> compliment of film, filters, and other essentials. All fit neatly in
> my Domke F2, with room left over for a book, GPS, pager, and assorted
> doo dads I collected en route.
>
> After getting to Philly, however, I decided I'd just as soon leave
> the bag in the room, and go lighter. The first day I clipped my 4t to
> the vest, stuck the 21 on my 4t, 50 and 100 in the pockets, and left.
>
> The 21/50/100 combination proved to be such a winner that I never
> touched the 200 or 28. 15 rolls of film later, I did reach for the
> fisheye adaptor when I had an afternoon to spend on the Philadelphia
> Exchange building (near our hotel), and I used the monopod for some
> night shots, but these only came out for planned and scouted shots.
>
> So my next trip may prove lighter still.
>
> BB
> -
> B.B. Bean - Have horn, will travel
> bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Peach Orchard, MO
> http://www.beancotton.com/bbbean.shtml
>
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