In a message dated 08/03/2000 1:07:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
dlau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 1) For general travel photography (i.e., a lot of outdoor
> sightseeing and walking around), if I am already
> bringing my 35-70/3.5-4.5, is there any reason to bring
> the 50/1.8 as well?
> 2) As an additional lens, would you recommend bringing the
> 28/2.8 (or is it too close to the 35) or should I bring
> the 28-48/4 zoom to cover the whole range (or is there
> too much overlap with the 35-70)?
> 3) The only other lens choice I have is either the 135/3.5
> or the 75-150/4. Should I just bring the two zooms or
> will I be disappointed with the slow speed?
This is what I would bring: 28-48/4, 50/1.8, 75-150/4. All are small and
light, and they cover your full focal range with only a minimal gap from
50-75. The only thing you might miss is the closer focusing capability of the
28/2.8 compared to the 28-48. Substitute the 28/2.8 for the zoom if you think
that's important. You'll still have a nice, even lighter, kit.
>
> I generally use ASA 200 print film, but I can switch to 400
> film if you think it will match the slow lenses better.
> Thanks for any comments.
I'd go with the 400. If you think you'll be doing a lot of outdoor stuff
maybe some 100, or maybe just an ND filter? I rarely use 200 speed film,
except the Elite Chrome. I find it doesn't buy me enough speed over the 100,
or improvement in grain or resolution over the 400.
Paul Schings
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