From: Bernd Möller Hi there,
A topic which may have been discussed earlier
Yup. But every day is a clean slate on the 'net. ;-)
I've been using my 3.5-4.5 35-70 for quite a long time now with rather
satisfying results, but recent comparisions with my primes have shown me
some lack of sharpness.
I have a lot of affection for the 3.5-4.5 but I mostly use other lenses for
the reasons you mention. I think barrel distortion at the short end is worst
with the 3.5-4.5 of all the 35-?? zooms.
Now as I've seen a used 3.6 for sale, I wonder whether it would be a good
buy. Price is just over 200 USD. Gary Reese has gotten better test results
with the 3.6, but on the other hand the small size of the 3.5-4.5 is rather
important for me. However, I am willing to sacrifice compactness (together
with the $$$) for better performance, keeping the 3.5-4.5 for occasional
shootings. What do you think? A reasonable thought or a strike of
Zuikoholism?
Reasonable to me. If the money is burning a hole through your pocket, you
won't go wrong with the 3.6 from what I understand (I don't have one).
Otherwise, you might also consider the 35-105/3.5-4.5, which is really an
order of magnitude finer than the 3.5-4.5, with the bonus of extra length
and a darn good close focusing feature.
Joel W.
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