Kierstin, I'd suggest tha tyou try a 200 first. Zuiko 200 f/4 or f/5s are
quite reasonable and lots easier to get good results. And sunsets can be
photographed with any focal length - depends on how you see the image in
your mind, once you look at the reality.
Gary Edwards
people, places, flight at http://home.attbi.com/~garyetx/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kierstin" <2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] 300mm cost (now)
> 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
> >
> > __________________________
> > Johnny Johnson
> > Lilburn, GA
> > mailto:jjohnso4@xxxxxxxxx
> >
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