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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 22:41:31 -0800
You are welcome.

For a light climbing kit I often take the OM-4, the 35-70, and a 21
f3.5. For hiking I will add a 49mm Minolta close-up 'filter'

Jim

Michael Wong wrote:
> Thanks, Jim. I'll consider your suggestion too. ^^
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> Michael
> Palm, Linux, Olympus, Mac user
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> 在 21 Jan 2007 9:26 AM 時,Jim Couch 寫到:
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>> 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
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>>> 在 20 Jan 2007 2:34 AM 時,Jim Couch 寫到:
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>>>       
>>>> 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:
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>>>>         
>>>>> 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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