Ah, one of the favorite Zuikuestions. In the range, nothing is better than
the 35-80 f/2.8. The price, unfortunately, is quite high -- around $1000
used (yes, gasp).
Of the remaining four, the 35-70/3.6 is the sharpest (it was the top of the
line until the 35-80 came out), but also heavy. The 35-70 f/3.5-4.5 is
light and wonderful, my personal favorite.
The 35-70 f/4 is between the too, closer to the size of the 3.6, but
lighter, bigger than the 3.5-4.5. I think the 3.5-4.5 replaced the f/4. Not
a bad lens, and certainly the best bargain in the bunch.
The last choice, literally, is the 35-70/3.5-4.8 (notice the 4.8). It's a
Cosina made lens, marked as a Zuiko and usually came in a kit with the
OM-2000. Just not on par with the others.
For my personal choice, the 35-70 f/3.5-4.5 wins, hands-down. Light and
easy to use. Nice and sharp. A wonderful travel lens. My second choice
would be the 35-70/3.6. A better lens, and sharper, but at a weight
penalty. If you want to experiment with the focal length at the lowest
price, pick up a 35-70/4 and use it. If you like the focal length, sell it
and 'upgrade'.
By the way, the 35-70/3.5-4.5 and the 28-48/4 feel very similar.
Didn't help, did I <g>.
Tom
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From: "John&Julie Ockman" <jrockman@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 2:04 PM
Subject: [OM] Which 35-70Zuiko
> Hello all Zuikoholics,
>
> What is your favorite of the 3 Zuiko 35mm-70mm lenses? Which one has
> the best bokeh? And which is the sharpest in you eye? I have a
> 28mm-48mm/f4 that I am absolutely in love with(yes, my wife knows), but
> am thinking of getting a 35mm-70mm for that little added length. None of
> the prices on them seem exorbitant, so I am not that worried about the
> prices. Or maybe, I should stick with my 28mm-48mm/f4, 28mm/f2.8, and
> 100mm/f2.8, and forget another lens.
> Regards,
> John
>
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