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Re: [OM] MC/Non-MC and Individuality

Subject: Re: [OM] MC/Non-MC and Individuality
From: Gene Mayeda <gmayeda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 14:56:04 -0600
I'm pretty sure we are not talking about the same Nikkor lens design
(28mm F/3.5).The one in the cabinet at work is really,really old and I
am serious about how bad this lens is.I am sure yours is a  much better
lens.Most(not all) of the other Nikkors of that era are still quite good
compared to new lenses and I still do use them and nobody complains
about their photos taken with them.
-Gene

*- DORIS FANG -* wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Gene Mayeda wrote:
> 
> > The Zuiko 24mm F/2.8 is a much better lens than that old Nikkor.
> 
>   In the standard sense of "better" (more lpm's, contrast, field
> curvature, streaking, flare, distortion, fall-off, etc. ), absolutely, but
> that is exactly what I am calling into question: Are the standards used by
> optical engineers what photographers should base their decisions on ?
> By "modern" standards, many classic images were created with "dog" lenses.
> Believe me, on jobs, I carry my newest equipment. I don't want to
> appear "retro", either, because I also use and enjoy my AF Nikons
> routinely. But the old lenses really are special in many ways.
> I did not mean to imply any comparison between the OM 24/2.8 & the 28/3.5
> Nikkor.
> 
> > It
> > should be since it was designed later and is a newer generation in
> > retrofocus wideangles.BTW I have owned both Nikkor and Zuiko 24mm F2.8
> > lenses.I think the Nikkor was sharper and/or contrastier than the Zuiko
> > by a tad.The Nikkor had an interesting golf tee shaped flare whenever it
> > was pointed at the sun.
> 
>   I also have a 24/2.8 Nikkor, and I agree, down to the oddball flare!
> 
> I liked both lenses a lot but that old Nikkor 28
> > F/3.5 from the 1960's is a real dog.Perhaps it snuck through the quality
> > control and is not typical.> -Gene
> 
>   Mine is not THAT old, is an AI model. Someday I will compare it with my
> 28/3.5 Zuiko (which I also like).
> 
>                                            Cheers,
>                                       *= Doris Fang =*

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