Bay Photo Metal Print
I received my metal print from Bay Photo last week. I was very happy with the print quality, although the glue used to affix the mounting plate to the back didn't adhere quite as well as I'd like. Either way, the print is light and I don't think it will fall off the wall anytime soon.
I took this shot with my new Zuiko 50-200mm which I received tonight after purchasing it from Cameta Camera. It was an Olympus demo, but I can't see any wear on it whatsoever. Focus is very fast (SWD model) and it's almost as sharp as my 50mm prime. You can see a little bit of barrel distortion in this shot (I've got it backed out to 50mm), but I think it's going to be perfect for what I bought it for - sports and wildlife photography. The 4/3s system is not a great landscaper's kit, but it's certainly a great choice for any type of photography where reach is important. This lens is fast (f2.8-3.5) and when coupled with the 4/3s sensor, gives me a reach of 100-400mm (35mm equivalent). f3.5 at 400mm? Not bad. And the thing is built like a tank. I knew it would be big, but it dwarfs every other lens in my bag - even my Zuiko 70-300mm (which I probably need to sell now, if only to fund the purchase of a 1.4 teleconverter). I can't wait to use this lens to shoot indoor swimming pics at the Montana State Short Course Championships in a few weeks. I hope it performs as well as I anticipate.
