Winsor,
I was starting to worry that no one would recommend getting new lenses. I
should have know better with this group though. ;-)
I hadn't thought about a 24/2 previously. I'll give that one some serious
thought (and research).
Funny you should mention the 35-70/3.6. I got that lens on eBay almost two
years ago. I didn't try it out until a week after the purchase. At that
point I discovered a problem with the f-stop linkage (as in turning the
f-stop ring wouldn't change the f-stop once you had opened or closed to one
extreme or the other). Bottom line was that that seller (not a list member)
would provide no satisfaction. The lens has basically sat since then
(although I did acquire the lens hood to keep it company). Two or three
weeks ago there was talk on the list of opening up the back of a lens,
something I would never have considered previously. Well, I took the back
off last night, saw the problem, and had it corrected and back together
within minutes. Now I've got a new lens to try (and in all seriousness I
wouldn't have even thought about attempting a repair without some of the
threads on this list).
You're right about the teleconverter, I think. I've owned it over a year
and have yet to use it. Still, it would be a small item to take (but I
would have to test it out first). Too bad I live in the flatlands and don't
have any mountains to view with different focal lengths. (Maybe I can
pretend some of the local office buildings are mountains and try some
things. That might be a good way to see how bad camera shake would be with
a 135 and a teleconverter.)
Thanks for your suggestions.
Mike W.
P. S. You know (well, actually you don't know) I had planned on coming up
with the kit to take, perhaps pick a few more items to keep at home, and
give everything else to AG Schnozz. That, of course, was before he
mentioned the E-20. Upon reflection, I now see that hoarding it all is the
way to go. Close call.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Winsor Crosby" <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 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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