For me, the E3 is my primary system. I got the 50-200mm because I had
an opportunity to buy one second-hand in like-new condition for an
extremely attractive price. I considered the 70-300mm as well, but
became concerned with softness noted in some reviews, and also I like
the high maximum aperture of the 50-200mm. But yes, there is a price
to pay in terms of weight, although on the E3 it does not feel too
unbalanced. I have not tried it on my E420 yet ;-)
Cheers,
Nathan
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On Aug 12, 2008, at 7:06 AM, swisspace wrote:
> I have been having so many problems at work that only now do I have
> time
> to reply to some posts. It was a rare occurrence but our small camera
> shop had a 70-300mm lens in stock so I took a few sample pics and then
> later some more and decided that the performance matched my 300/4.5
> and
> that it was a zoom and much smaller. though tempted by the 50-200
> SWD I
> wanted the extra reach.
>
> Now I have a "small" walkaround kit of E3 7-14 12-60 and 70-300
> which
> covers well if not bulky, a couple of weeks ago we went to stay by
> the
> Bodensee, I haven't had time to add comments to the pictures but I am
> generally pleased with my collection of lenses. Hovering at the top
> left
> of the image and clicking on the i will display the exif data
> including
> focal length.
>
> http://thattimeoflife.smugmug.com/gallery/5626360_fxqN4
>
>
> IanW
>
>
>> Thanks Chris. Yes, it is the latest version of the 50-200, SWD. I
>> think this is one of the two best zoom lenses I have ever owned (the
>> other being the Leica f4/35-70mm).
>>
>
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