I really like this Tamron lens also. My small kit, that is always next to me
in the car, has the Tamron 60-300, a Sigma 21-35, a Zuiko 35-105, a doubler
and one OM body. This gives me complete coverage from 21mm to 600mm and the
whole package weighs less than nine pounds. The 60-300 is a great lens for
someplace like Yellowstone Park where there are fleeting opportunities to
take pictures from your vehicle. I hate to miss pictures of wildlife and
scantily clad tourist girls. I usually shoot with a bean-bag for support
with this lens. I frequently haul a lot of other stuff too but this basic
kit is always there. /jnm
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of NSURIT@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 6:55 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Zoooom
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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