Actually I think what he is saying is what a lot of wildlife shooters say about the difference between primes and current zooms is that the results are indistinguishable between a fast 200 prime and a pro level 80-200 zoom at 200mm. Not to say they don't have some differences but that they can't be seen on the film they are shooting. I know in my case I can't tell the difference between shots made with my old Pentax SMC 200/2.5 and my current Sigma EX 70-200/2.8 at 200mm. But remember these guys aren't talking about using zooms in place of 300-800mm primes but in place of 200mm and under ones. Except in the case of digital when an 80-200/2.8 zoom would be used instead of a 300/2.8 prime due to the multiplication factor. Kent Gittings
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of aimcompute Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 10:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Met Art Wolfe I suspect the reason he prefers zooms is the "nature" of his shots. When you're dealing with a flock of birds or a frolicking bear, you don't necessarily have the time to change lenses. Tom C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "harald_nancy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 9:04 PM Subject: Met Art Wolfe > Just happened to run into Art Wolfe, world renowned wildlife > and outdoor photographer, this weekend in Seattle, Washington. > If you don't know, this is his website: > http://www.artwolfe.com/ > > Started talking a bit about outdoor photography, so I asked him > "What's your favorite lense?" > He asks, "What camera are you using?" > I say, "Pentax". > His eyes light up, "Ah, Medium format". (one of his cameras is a Pentax Med. > Format). > "No", I say, "35mm". > I was kind of surprised that his favorite lense right now for 35mm > is the super wide angle zoom 17-35 mm. Next favorite 70-200mm zoom. > In his opinion modern pro-grade zooms have advanced to such a > degree that they are equal to primary lenses. He prefers them for composing. > His results obviously speak for themselves. > Just thought to share it with you. > Harald - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
