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[OM] Re: Zuiko 85mm F2 MC

Subject: [OM] Re: Zuiko 85mm F2 MC
From: Jim Couch <zuikoholic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:26:55 -0800
Michael,

I would say that it is close when stopped down (f8 or so) but would
still give the edge to the 85/2. While the 35-70 is still quite good
wide open, the 85 at f4 has better edge/corner sharpness.

Jim

Michael Wong wrote:
> Jim,
> I have 35/2, 50/1.2, I think the quality of them are excellent. How's  
> the quality of image of 35-70/3.5-4.5? Is it as good as 85/2?
>
>
> ---
> Michael
> Palm, Linux, Olympus, Mac user
>
>
>
> 在 20 Jan 2007 2:34 AM 時,Jim Couch 寫到:
>
>   
>> Actually, if  Michael is looking for a  lightweight  lens for
>> backpacking/hiking, and can live with a bit slower & shorter lens  
>> at the
>> long end the 35-70 3.5-4.5 is a great alternative - fairly readily
>> available, very lightweight, and has a close focusing mode. (Olympus
>> optimistically calls it Macro.) The 35-80, while a fine lens, is a bit
>> of a tank!
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> Walt Wayman wrote:
>>     
>>> An alternative might be the 35-80/2.8, but the chances of getting  
>>> one of those is just about nill. I'm thinking about locking mine  
>>> up in the safe. :-)
>>>
>>> Walt
>>>
>>>
>>>
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