Ed - My NSHO:
1. If you get two lenses, I would go
a. 50/1.4 or 1.7
b. 100/2.8
3. If you go to three lenses, I would go:
a. 50/1.4 or 1.7
b1. 100/2.8
b2. 100/4.0 macro
b3. 135/3.5
c. 35/3.5 or, maybe, a 28/whatever
In other words, I would go longer with the second lens rather than shorter,
I would consider the very capable not too expensive 100/4 macro. And only
then would I go wide, and even then I wouldn't go too wide. 35 is plenty.
One additional thought. Buy one really well written book. Like one of the
Shaw landscape or macro books. Or a well written book on lighting for
portraiture . . . Something to stimulate the imagination and to start one
thinking about the techniques of getting your vision onto film.
Stan
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> At 02:21 12-5-2002 -0400, Ed Dombek wrote:
>
>> For her birthday the ladies purchased a ZX-M, the AA battery pack and a
>> smaller Tamrac bag. I'm contributing a SMC-A 50mm/f2 and a SMC-A
>> 28mm/f2.8. I'm going to give her a lens pen, too.
>>
>> My question is this: Should I add another lens? If so, what? I'm
>> thinking a 85-100mm but can't seem to find one at a reasonable
>> price? Suggestions? Anyone looking to sell one? Price is the major
>> factor here.
>>
>> I appreciate any and all responses. Your input will - as always - be
>> greatly valued.
>>
>> Ed
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