In a message dated 00-05-08 12:48:37 EDT, you write:
> Wide angles lenses show
> marked deterioration of corner performance at close focusing distances,
> thus the need for floating elements - whic Olympus restricted to the
> faster models as a marketing strategy. In another words, don't give the
> user something in the slower lens that they would get in the faster lens
> and pay a premium for.
That said the close focusing corner contrast of the 21/3.5 is very good.
Sharpness is a bit down but a small price to pay. I like to use my 21/3.5 in
near/far landscapes like the 4X5 boys do with their tilting front standards.
Stopped down most everything is in focus.
Warren
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