Lars Haven wrote:
>
> gma wrote:
> I'm thinking specifically of the 24-28 and the 35-105.
> >
> > george
> >
> Is there a 24-28mm zoom??
> I'll gamble and guess that it's the 28-48mm. From my personal experience, I'd
> say that it's a quite reasonable zoom with good contrast. It only has 8
> elements,
> so there is not too much glass.
>
> However there is one thing you need to keep an eye open for: Slack or wear in
> the zoom mechanism, causing the focus to drift significantly when zooming. I
> own three Zuiko zooms, all having this problem to some degree. One is
> decidedly
> loose: The front with the focusing ring can be moved close to one millimeter
> back and forth due to slack! Not my most reliable lens and one of the reasons
> for my preference for fixed lenses.
>
> Nowadays I'm feel I have to be extremely careful when considering a used zoom.
> Fixed lenses are so much easier to judge due to simpler mechanics.
>
> Regards
> Lars
> --
> Lars Haven <mailto:lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> aka <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> "When writing about women, one must dip one's pen in a rainbow"
> D. Diderot
Yes, I was trying to refer to the 28-48.
Your advice as to condition of used zooms is right on target. Thanks.
george :>)
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