The Zuiko isn't very fast, so I've used it outdoors for the most part. Indoors, I'd probably have to go with 5.6 at the largest.
On Nov 2, 2010, at 1:12 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > If 50-200 Zuiko is fast (like f/2.8), then it could be preferable because > ultimately it will give you even closer reach. If you decide to go with K-7, > I suggest a battery grip that may help your steadiness. > > > On 11/2/2010 5:13 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: >> I have been using faster lenses (77/1.8) for stage productions until >> now, but want to get a bit closer with a zoom. Do any of you who have >> this lens feel that it will focus reliably in sometimes dim stage >> lights with a K-7? Because of the added length, I'm taking a Porter >> bean bag to use as a rest. >> >> What ISO do I dare use indoor under incandescent lighting from >> floods? I'm shooting it entirely RAW, so I can fiddle with color >> correction later on the Mac. >> >> What say you? Feedback from the intelligentsia is welcomed, gas-baggy >> or not, whoopee cushion or not, and I won't criticize your reading >> ability. My only other long telephoto choices are 70-200 2.8 Sigma >> (10 years old), or a 50-200 Zuiko that I got with my E-1 (but I can >> use it on my more recent Panasonic. >> >> Jeffery Smith About to photography Bat Boy, like my reputation >> depends on it. >> >> >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.