John,
Great selections, I must say. You're not the first to recommend using a
24mm and are the second, IIRC, to mention the 135 and teleconverter. I
really need to try it out (perhaps next weekend). I also think I need to
lay out a maximum kit, load it in my Mini Trekker, and wear it around for a
few hours Saturday, just to convince myself that less is more. Out of
curiosity, why the 4 and not one of the 4Ts?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Mike W.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John A. Lind" <jlind@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> When I must travel "light" I try to include something to cope with the
> unexpected opportunities also. Much of what you select will be based on
> what you normally shoot and how you go about it. For me, 24mm to 135mm
> covers the bulk of my photography. I've carved down your list to what I
> would pack from it . . .
>
> >OM-4
> >
> >Primes (Zuiko unless noted):
> >24mm f2.8 SC
> >50mm f1.2
> >135mm f2.8 SC
> >
> >Zooms (Zuiko unless noted):
> >35-105mm f3.5-4.5 (serial number over 500,000)
> >
> >Flashes:
> >T32
> >
> >Other:
> >Vivitar Macro 2x teleconverter
> >12, 20, 25, & 36 auto extension tubes
>
> The only difference is I have a 24/2, a 2X-A TC, plus the 7mm and 14mm
> tubes also. I'd probably just take the 12/20/36 set. This puts a prime
at
> each end at the next step outside the 35-105 range (which has a "close-up"
> feature) with an ultra-fast 50mm standard that can be pressed into service
> for available light work. If there is a spare SLR body under these
> conditions, it's an OM-1n, also with its own 50mm f/1.4 body cap.
Instead,
> I usually take a very small Rollei 35S with 40/2.8 lens, manual
> focus/exposure and mechanical shutter. If all else fails or it's a
> situation which precludes even the small shoulder bag, I can "make do"
with
> that. In packing, it takes the space of a small lens.
>
> -- John
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