I believe Gord's original request for info and opinions was in the context of
wedding photography. If this is the prime consideration, then I offer my
entirely uneducated, unsubtantiated but otherwise highly significant opinion...
I would go with a faster zoom on an E-1. I know this is a whole different
equation than Gord's not-insignificant investment in OM, but if wedding
shooting becomes more than a very sporadic activity, then why not? The quality
of E-1 images seems very well suited to weddings, and the only real drawback
seems to be low-light autofocus. Purchasing an "old technology" zoom in the FL
range mentioned, just for wedding work will either be a compromise vis-a-vis
speed/low light focusing, or will be very expensive. If such a lens would not
get much use in non-wedding work, then perhaps exploring the E-1 would make
sense. And all the other non-E-1 glass you have could be used on the E-1 via
the adapter.
Earl
----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Key <rogerdkey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2004 10:17 am
Subject: [OM] Re: Zoom
>
> The Tokina AT-X 28-85mm f3.5-4.5 is highly respected, and pretty
> compact.
> The Tamron SP 28-135 f4.0-4.5 is also highly rated; a little bit
> longer of
> course.
>
> Roger Key
>
> >From: Gordon Ross <gordross@xxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> >To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [OM] Zoom
> >Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 02:48:02 -0600
> >
> >
> >........
> >It is D) that I want to get some of your considered feedback on,
> I tried
> >the
> >35-70/3.6 (good results- hated the feel of it though) and rule
> out the
> >28-85
> >as too expensive- so What is the best 'off-brand' 28-85 or 100
> >zoom? I am concerned about results but also want compactness and
> ease of
> >use. What say you gentlemen?
> >
> >Gord
>
>
>
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