Thsi lens was tested to some acclaim by Modern Photo in Jan 1976. Sharpness
figures were very good to excellent at all lengths, center and edge and
contract was usually high or medium. They found it comparable to prime lens
of good quality.
You really should check out a lens before you plunge in (less remorse this
way.)
One note of caution: the original 35-85s had a malpositioned screw head on the
mount that will shear off the reset button on OM4s and OM3s. Check to make
sure this does not happen with yours. The other caution is that Modern Photo
says the clamp on hood is important to use.
Enjoy.
Warren
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