> I must say, scanning some of these old images, the resolving power and
> crisp contrast of this lens is truly impressive (almost 40 years old!).
Which brings up a mid-life crisis kinda question:
In a few short years, the OM system will be pushing 50 years old. Will
I just be some geezer grayhair curmudgeon type using this obsolete
equipment or will it be recognized as sought-after and cool?
Thinking back over any 40 year period of time since the dawn of
photography, and I can't think of any point where 40-year old lenses
held their own against the latest/greatest. Newer lenses offer many
advantages, but when it comes to the thrill of high-end image making,
I think that the '70s and '80s reached the pinnacle of lens design.
I'm not saying that newer lenses aren't as good, but what I am saying
is that many of the lenses from that era can hold their own in any
fight.
AG
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