No question. Keep the 3.5-4.5. You won't regret it. It is a fine lens.
The f/4 is too, but the 3.5-4.5 is smaller and lighter.
Tom
> In my efforts to build my OM kit, I have acquired two 35-70 zoom lenses.
>
> They are very different.
>
> The one that appears newest is 35-70 f4 S. Zuiko sn 279xxx. It uses 55mm
> filters.
>
> The second is also 35-70 (duh) f3.5~4.5 S. Zuiko sn 154xxx. It uses 49mm
> filters. It also has the words "Close Focus" printed on the distance
ring.
> It will focus to about 12".
>
> I only need to keep one - must recoup some of the cost of the OM4
> somehow.....
>
> Which would be recommended to keep? I have use both and like them. Both
> are about the same (nearly perfect) condition glass/f-stop/appearance
wise.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ric
>
>
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