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Re: [OM] Re: Lens sharpness

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Lens sharpness
From: Marcin Kost <kosta@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 21:49:39 +0100
Hi!
    I use mine 28/3.5 and I find that lens as light, sharp and good at f8 and
f11 it works superb.
Regards
Marcin

"C.H.Ling" wrote:

> Again, a quick scan of a 28/3.5 snap shot, at F8 RDP III. Nikon LS2000
> 2700dpi. File size 1.2MB.
>
> http://www.glink.net.hk/~photogrp/28.jpg
>
> IMO, at F8 the resolution of 28/3.5 is not poor than any Zuiko 28mm I have
> ever used (two 28/2 and two 28/2.8). Should be good enough to produce
> a very sharp 4x6 inch print.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jlamadoo, home account" <jlamadoo@xxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus_List" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 11:42 AM
> Subject: [OM] Re: Lens sharpness
>
> > Look at the maximum aperture, of your 28, Albert.  I had a 28mm f/3.5
> Zuiko
> > that couldn't produce a sharp 4" x 6" even at f/8 in broad daylight!  It
> was
> > so unsharp I couldn't even focus it!  (No, there was plenty of light.  It
> > was the *lens*.)
> >
> > I'd suggest the f/2 Zuiko if you decide to stay with the OM line, although
> I
> > don't use it wide open.  (The 100mm f/2.8 and 135mm f/3.5 are both sharp
> > enough to use wide open in my opinion.  There are others with deeper
> pockets
> > who have experience with the 90 who say it's incredibly sharp.  My
> > experience with the 200mm f/4 says that it's useable but not as sharp as
> the
> > other focal lengths mentioned.  Why did they design it with only 5
> > elements?)
> >
> > If you went to N*kon, the 28 f/2.8 is really affordable but the prime
> > telephotos are not.  To replace my 100mm, 135mm and 200mm Zuikos in the
> > N*kon line would be hideously expensive and I don't believe N*kon even
> > offers a 135 prime now.  (My 100 mm f/2.8 Zuiko is the sharpest lens I've
> > ever had and I use it a lot.)
> >
> > So, how could I switch?  No, I'm sticking with the OM until my eyesight
> goes
> > bad (forcing me into autofocus), and "they" figure out wideangles for
> > digital.  (At 45 & 1/2 years old, I think both things will happen in the
> > next 10 years!)
> >
> > Jim L'Hommedieu
> >
> > Albert asked:
> > >>>>I am VERY unhappy with the quality of the 28mm however...  Did I get a
> > dud??
> >
> >
> >
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