I just purchased a Tamron 28-200 for many of the same uses as you listed.
I think it will be a great lens for cycle touring and alpine climbing. For
rock climbing I have been real happy with my 35-70 zuiko as it is compact
and has a very useful range when climbing. Occasionaly I wish for
something longer when rock climbing, but the light weight and compatness
is hard to give up. Truth be told, years ago I realized that about 75-80%
of my climbing shots while on the rock were at 35, so now I often carry
the OM with longer lenses for shots from the base and an Olympus XA (which
has a nice 35 lens) while on the climbs.
I will try to give you a report on my impressions of the Tamron after I
have actually used it some. The lens is relativly light and seems to be
well built, but I have yet to actaully take any pictures with it!
Jim Couch
Albert Yang wrote:
> John R,
>
> I actually think that the 50mm is a lens that you can't really
> outgrow, because it's the closest to the view you get from your eye,
> unless you outgrow that (your eye) a 50mm is invaluable.
>
> That being said, I would like to take the camera on rock climbs, Mt.
> biking, and vacations. That's why I looked for a small rugged
> compact SLR system. I mean if I didn't want it to be portable, then
> I would have bought a N*kon.
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