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Re: [OM] wide angle and zoom lens

Subject: Re: [OM] wide angle and zoom lens
From: P Bernad <P.Bernad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:13:50 +0000 (GMT)
Thanks a lot all of you.

It is clear that what I call distorsion is not.  
I am starting looking for that zoom lens, the 100-200. It looks great.

Thanks again.

On Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Ray Moth wrote:

> Pablo Bernad wrote:
> Hi, mates, I would like to ask you which is the best option for a wide
> angle lens. I own a zuiko 28mm 2.8 and quite like it. However I find
> that distorsion is quite evident in corners. (snip)
> ======================================================================
> Pablo, I'm sure you'll receive lots of good advice from members of this
> List. My comments are:
> 
> 1. I'm surprised you've noticed a distortion problem with the 28/2.8; 
>    it's usually reckoned to be pretty good and I've always been very
>    pleased with mine. 
> 
> 2. Depending on your needs, there are many good Zuiko wides. You may
>    like to decide what range you plan to have, from the different 
>    focal lengths available (unless you want them all, of course!). 
>    One possibility, to avoid having focal lengths that are too close
>    together, is 18mm-24mm-35mm; another could be 21mm-28mm-50mm. 
>    Then you should also decide if you're going for minimal size (and
>    cost) or maximum aperture; in most focal lengths, there's a choice.
>    You can see the full range at Hans's wonderful "Unofficial Sales
>    Information" site http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/veluwen/om-sif.htm
> 
> 3. I can recommend the 21/3.5, from personal experience. It's tiny 
>    (about the same size as your 28/2.8) and gives excellent results. 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> =====
> Ray
> 
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>  you never know when you'll get another chance!"
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