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RE: [OM] OM 65/200 close focus vs. OM 50 macro

Subject: RE: [OM] OM 65/200 close focus vs. OM 50 macro
From: Olaf Greve <Ogreve@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:47:37 +0100
Hi,

>There is abundant evidence in published test reports that close focusing
>ability in zooms should just be considered a value added convenience.  By
>whatever image measuring standard was used, the results consistently fell
way
>short of what one can obtain with a lens designed for macro use.  To me,
this
>is so universal among zooms that it doesn't bear further scrutiny.

O.k., thanks, from what I've gathered from the replies it will then
definitely merit to make such an upgrade - if the price is right... Alright,
I'll keep my eyes open then :)

Cheers!
Olaf

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