Since you considered buying long lenses and rejected it because of
impracticality, could I suggest that you maybe get a 24/2 for those
tight European interiors and little squares. Most excellent for low
light because of the focal length and speed. It can be hand held like
other lenses at 1/focal length, but the wide angle and 1/25 second is
quite useful in a cathedral or castle interior.
Your 35-70/3.6, even though a zoom, is only a 2x zoom and is of very
high quality - not like one of those 28-200 monsters. It is fast
enough to be useful even in dim light. You will be very happy not to
be fumbling with lenses all the time. A 135mm will get you twice as
much reach as the zoom without going overboard on a long lens. A 2X
teleadaptor is optional. I would bet you will not use more than once
or twice. A screw on close-up lens(Zuiko of course) will get let you
do the few close shots you might want to do at higher speeds without
carrying a macro lens. This is based on the idea that you are
carrying your own bag and this is not a leisurely journey with your
own car to hold your equipment.
--
Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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