I was looking for this lens (300mm) or 200mm or 500mm, so I can work on
sunsets, do you think this is premature?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Johnny Johnson" <jjohnso4@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 1:16 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] 300mm cost (now)
> Hi folks,
>
> Instead of debating if Kierstin should purchase a Vivitar 300mm or a
> Olympus 300mm I think it'd be more appropriate to ask if this is the right
> focal length for her to purchase at this time. I've owned an Oly 300mm
> since the seventies and I bet I haven't shot a roll of film with it during
> that time. It's too big to conveniently carry around, it should be
mounted
> on a tripod a lot of the time for best results, and I just don't have that
> many occasions where I find a need for that length. Mine stays in the
> closet most of the time.
>
> So, what say you? Is a 300mm a reasonable choice for a second lens for a
> beginner?
>
> Later,
> Johnny
>
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