In a message dated 4/10/02 1:28:40 PM Central Daylight Time, rgg@xxxxxxxxxxx
writes:
> Gary's tests show about the same
> performance, and with 575 grams vs. the 1100 grams of the 300/4.5, is it
> worth the extra 2/3 stop?
>
>
Depends on whether you are out taking pictures or just hanging around a bunch
of Zuikoheads. The subjects of your pictures don't care, however if you are
doing the latter, you should have the silver nosed 300 mm f4.5 with the left
hand tripod mount and no UV filter on your OM 1n with a winder 2 attached
with no batteries as you will only be using it as a grip. Not sure if it
would be better to have the chrome or black body, but a set of the Sparks
leathers would certainly elevate you to a different level. Now the bottom
line (which I'm sure will be a surprise to everyone) . . . you need all three
pieces. If you have not totally lost it, you may wish to let your pocket
book be your guide. If the pocket book is not an issue, refer back to my
original suggestion. Bill Barber
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