On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 5:00 PM, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 8/1/2014 1:27 PM, Paul Braun wrote:
>
>> It should weigh a fraction of a normal "bazooka" zoom. I also like that
>> it's theoretically a constant aperture.
>>
>
> Yes, to be fair, it's only f4 at the short end. At the long end, it loses
> two stops.
>
> OTOH, it's small, light and inexpensive (and looks terrific on an E-M5).
>
>
> Depending on cost, I may end up going the other route. But I'd like to
>> see
>> one reviewed in the flesh first. I'd be using this for concert
>> photography
>> - if the slower one would do the trick, I'd consider it. But I'd
>> definitely want to borrow/rent one and try it first. Lensrentals.com
>> seems
>> to have it now, so for $39 for a week, I may give it a whirl.
>>
>
> As it happens, I have an Oly 40-150/4-5.6 R lens I don't need, now that
> other lenses have entered the fold. NIB, but for being taken out to take
> one shot to be sure it worked.
>
> Shipping to you would be much cheaper than LensRentals, and you could have
> it longer, too. If you like it, we make a deal. If not, you ship it back.
>
> Reply off list if you want to work something out. I know I got it for less
> than retail, but will have to refresh my memory. Now or later when you
> know the cost and specs of the Big Boy.
>
>
Hokey doke.
Will be worth a shot to see, since I've read a couple reviews that mention
it's not that great in low light. I shall email you.
--
Paul Braun
Certified Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
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