The graphs show the performance of the OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.4, a standard
lens. Not the OM Zuiko 50mm f/2 macro.
Chuck Norcutt
Komtanoo Pinpimai wrote:
> I've been wondering the same thing. In the good old days, olympus released
> the manual version of 50mm F2 macro, this lens has so good reputation in
> sharpness that Gary used as his reference of A+ in his OM lens test page. It
> would make sense if the new version has better performance, but the graphs
> show the other way.
>
> -kem
>
> On 10/18/06, Supat S. <eancho@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>>Hi list,
>>
>>sources:
>>
>>zd 50 spec
>>http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/products/lens/50_20M/index.html
>>http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/olympus_50_2/index.htm
>>
>>zd 14-54 spec
>>http://www.olympus-esystem.com/dea/products/lens/14-54_28-35/index.html
>>http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/olympus_1454_2835/index.htm
>>
>>leica 14-50 spec
>>http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/lumix/leica_d_lens/zoom_lens.html
>>
>>leica 14-50mm vs zd 50mm
>>http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1022&thread=20271951
>>
>>questions:
>>
>>1) I have E1 + 14-54, I want to get sharper images, does the 50mm f/2 will
>>give me that? Considering the graph, if I understand correct MTF chart
>>shows
>>the sharpness and resolution.
>>
>>2) From lens structures, 50mm is different, does 50mm sacrifice the peak
>>sharpness (center) (MTF 20 - the graph is always lower that 90%, unlike
>>14-54 and 14-50) to get the consistency edge to edge level of sharpness?
>>
>>3) For portrait, if I shoot 3 lenses at 50mm, put the model face at the
>>center. Is it true that the detail and sharpness of the model face
>>produced
>>by 14-54 and 14-50 are better than 50mm f2?
>>
>>4) Am I wrong?
>>
>>Thank you,
>>Supat
>>
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