Mike wrote:
> Yeah, I know the subject line says "legacy" and the 50/3.5 was at the
> top of the heap...back then. I know that you are looking for an excuse
> to justify the collection on the shelf. You don't need one around here
> :) Frankly leave it on the shelf. (OK, occasionally fondle) If it's
> just a tool you want and not the nostalgia then I would use the
> overlooked 4:3's 35mm. Probably sharper and digital correction is
> available with DxO etc. It's dirt cheap too. Easy
Certainly an option. The issue with the 50/3.5 is the much longer
effective focal length for copy work. What I've found is that when you
can keep the 50/3.5 within 18 inches of the subject, all is well with
the world. But beyond that distance, you'll get a bit of distortion.
While it remains flat-fielded, the image will just start to pucker up
like Donald Trump's sucking lemons face.
The 35mm 4/3 lens is definitely worth the try. I'm not loving it
because 70mm equivalent focal length is my fish/fowl thing. Too long
to be short, too short to be long. Just an unloved focal length for
me.
AG
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