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Re: [OM] Got me a free Zuiko 75-150 yesterday!

Subject: Re: [OM] Got me a free Zuiko 75-150 yesterday!
From: Mike Stoesz <mstoesz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:56:38 -0700
I have had several of these fine lenses and the only problem I have had is
lack of a bright image in the viewfinder and failing low-light visual
sensitivity due to my age. I had them all prior to owning an OM4t with 2-13
screen however.  Perhaps I should try one again.

Mike

Phillip Franklin wrote:

> Peter and others,
>
> I've had the 75-150 zoom for many years. I bought it new way back then.
> It was my first Zuiko lens after the 50/1.8 which came with the body.
> To be honest I think it was the best damn 35mm format studio portrait
> lens I have ever used.  I'm sure because of their manufacture date that
> they were probably discontinued before multi coating. However this does
> not seem to matter under very even studio lightning.  Maybe it's
> contrast is a little weak for copy work or detailed color product work,
> but it's perfect for quality portrait work. It has extremely fine
> resolution and sharpness, so the detail is there in the face (every eye
> lash) but it does not bring attention to slight skin coloration &
> gradations on the human face.  Also a mediocre make up job is not to too
> evident because of the very moderate contrast. A perfect studio portrait
> lens. I don't know why so many have dissed this lens. At its
> introduction date it was considered the sharpest 35mm format zoom lens
> made.  It changed many 35mm photographers opinon of medium tele zooms.
> Up until then most just sucked. What do others think of this?  BTW there
> will be some portraits I shot with this lens up on the Official
> UnOffical Olympus Gallery as soon as Garth updates the site.
>
> Phillip Franklin
>
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