Guess we always use another 2 cents worth. Get enough of them and you might
have a dollar. Get a couple of those and you can get a cup of Joe at
Starbucks. If my memory serves me right the originator was looking to put a
couple of lenses together for a hiking kit and wanted to do some macro/close
up work. Now we're talking a short zoom, a 100-300, some extension tubes and
changing lenses. I'm a little surprised that no one has suggested one of my
favorites, the Tamron SP 60-300 f3.8 to 5.4. Not exactly a light weight, but
certainly a manageable size. Takes 67mm filters and focuses so close you will
have to be careful that the subject doesn't touch your front element. Macro
to 1:1.55. My major problem with this lens is it often has me leaving my
expensive Zuiko glass at home. Bill Barber
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