Re: [Paddlewise] Telephoto lens for WP cameras?

Richard Mitchell wrote:
> 
> Now the question of cameras is on the table, have any had
> experience with telephoto lenses on waterproof cameras?  I often
> wish for a quality 80-90 mm lens rather than the standard 32-38
> mm ones available on most WP equipment.  The Nikonos is the best
> quality (arguably not markedly superior to the now-defunct Action
> Touch).  Anyone know how well the Nikonos 80 works in atmospheric
> conditions?  

had an older nikonos which worked fine in a project I did using flash in
the rain.  just a somewhat clumsy camera.

Or is this exclusively an underwater lens?  The zoom
> lens on point-and-shoot cameras seem to sacrifice a good deal of
> resolution for convenience.  Any suggestions appreciated.

really? doing poster size stuff?  I can't tell the difference with up to
11x14", largest I ever print, between my Canon sure shot(waterproof) and
my Leica m3.  come to think of it, havn't found much percievable 
difference between any of my 35s (have had a few of them including an
olypus xa, stylus, rollei 35s, honeywell sp1000, Leica CL) except when I
tried a zoom once.  I never photographed a resolution chart
though...gotta say that the non-autofocus are a lot faster...
All in all though  resolution is of secondary importance for what I do.
> 
> 


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