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Re: [OM] What Zuiko wide angle should I buy?

Subject: Re: [OM] What Zuiko wide angle should I buy?
From: *- DORIS FANG -* <sfsttj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 02:33:18 -0500 (EST)

> Dagfinn Karlsen wrote:
> > 
> > I am seriously considering a Zuiko wide angle, 24mm or 28mm.
> > Does anybody have any experience with the 24/2.8 or 28/2.8? I am
> > thinking now in terms of sharpness and flare resistance. Compared 
> > to the f2.0 versions of the same lenses, how good are the cheaper 
> > f2.8 ones?

  I have the 24/2.0 & 24/2.8 and also the 28/2.0, 28/2.8 and 28/3.5.
They're all good, but as many users here have mentioned, there's many
usage parameters to consider between all of these lenses. If you are an
available light fiend, like limited DOF effects, etc. the faster lenses
are invaluable. If you can live without the speed, you save considerable
weight, as well as gain faster handling, IMHO. As to focal length, it
depends on you and what you shoot. I am partial to the 24/2.8.

> > This is heresy, of course: Do you recommend any good off-brand 
> > lenses?

    I got a cheap Vivitar 28/2.8 on a trade once, and it was flarey
compared to the OMs, but amazingly good, considering the price.

                                       Best of luck with your decision...

                                   *= Doris Fang =*




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