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From: chuck@adiron.UUCP (Chuck Ferrara)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Re: Buying a 35 mm camera
Message-ID: <326@adiron.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 7-Mar-86 10:37:48 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar  7 10:37:48 1986
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As far as your query about zoom lenses, I own a Vivitar Series 1 28 - 90/2.8
and have been very pleased with the sharpness. I used it on top of Mt.
Washington with Kodachrome 25 on a crisp, clear day , last winter and as
far as I could tell, the grain of the film is the only limiting factor
on the sharpness. If you plan on traveling to some urban areas on your trip,
you should consider a focal length below the 35mm. you mentioned, because
there won't be anywhere to step back if you want to get more into your pictures.


Here are a list of other things you might want to consider about this 
particular lens:

1) Are you planning to use it in low light situations? If so, this is definitelythe lens for you. If not, an f/3.5 lens is a little slower, but a lot lighter.

2) If you like to use polarizers, you MUST buy a thin model (Tiffen makes
a good one for $30) or you will experience severe vignetting problems at
28 mm.

3) Buy a metal screw on lens cap. I busted 2 filters before I got one. It's
a heavy lens (1.5 lbs.) , which means it has a tendency to bang around 
harder and jar snap on lens caps loose.

4) Only the sturdiest tripods can support it's weight.

5) You'll definitely look like a tourist if you carry this monster on
your camera.
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