Happy Helenium - # 08/189
Yesterday, my telephoto zoom weighing around 800 grms crashed to the floor as I disconnected it from the tripod.
The heavy lens fell almost 2 meters, hitting the stone floor with a very loud and sickening crash.
The magnesium metal "foot" for attaching it to the tripod took the shock and split. The lens is unmarked and functions perfectly. This shot was taken at the equivalent of 400mm on full auto. It looks perfect.
Obviously the fall has some elements of good luck but this is a tribute to the robust quality of the Olympus lens.
