Re: [Paddlewise] Telephoto lens for WP cameras?

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 10:02:34 -0500
Sisler, Clyde wrote:
> 
> > We use a Pentax WR90, ........
> 
> I was disappointed in the zoom capabilities.  I'm not a camera buff so I
> guess my expectations were too high.  I took a picture of a young bull moose
> from about 30 yards and it came out looking like a chipmunk.  :-(.  I'm
> quite satisfied with the picture quality though.

A 90 mm lens is not what you'd consider a long lens for nature
photography. Imagine what the moose would have looked like with a 35 mm
lens.

Normally my advice is "Get closer." In this case, I'll forgo that
advice.

Steve
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