Seriously, I'd suggest the normal lens or a moderate wide angle (no more
than 28mm) along with one of those relatively inexpensive fisheye adaptors
that fit in the filter threads. Mine cost eight bucks at a pawn shop, but
even at full retail they're usually only about $50. And loads of fun, even
if the resolution ain't great.
Here are a couple of recent pix using a Zuiko 50/1.8 and fisheye adaptor -
that combo equals a 21mm with loads of curvature.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1005538&a=7400079&p=26270204&Sequence=0
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1005538&a=7400079&p=26332124&Sequence=0
You can see the edge resolution isn't too sharp, but the center's not bad.
Use fast film, set the aperture to f/8 or smaller for good DOF, and fire
away. BTW, DOF does *not* increase with the addition of the adaptor,
despite claims to the contrary. You're still stuck with the DOF and
hyperfocal characteristics of a 50mm lens, not that of a 21mm.
Finally, I'd definitely get one of those harness straps that pull the camera
into the chest. It can get very difficult to hold anything on those crazy
coasters. I once lost a girlfriend's glasses thinking I could hang onto 'em
better than she could. Lost the girlfriend too. [sigh] You'da thought I'd
look better without the glasses.
Lex
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From: "John Cwiklinski/Beaverton/Contr/IBM" <johncw@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] Cedar Point, Ohio
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:31:12 -0700
...photograph from one of their roller
coasters...Any ideas on a suitable fixed-focal length
lens?
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