John;
I just got my 35-80/2.8. What a beauty! And what a beast (to carry!)
Couple things I noticed, was hoping you could comment on:
The focus ring is wonderfully smooth and easy to operate. The zoom ring
is babies-butt smooth too, but it requires some 'pretty serious' force
to turn.
The diaphragm at f/2.8 is wide open at 80, then gradually closes as you
zoom back to 35, so that, at 35 it is closed a wee bit, enuf to see, but
still a bit wider than the rear element.
I presume these are the correct behaviours, based on your sample of 1?
Thanks
George
John Petrush wrote:
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> John P
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> there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
> there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far".
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> ----- Original Message -----
> George M. Anderson <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> asked:
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> > I know a couple of you own the Zuiko 35-80/2.8
> >
> > I have a couple of questions:
> >
> > Is it a one touch or two touch? <-- 2 touch
> >
> > Does it come with the lens hood, or is that extra and how much? I think
> > I'd rather use the hood for protection, that a flare-inducing filter on
> > this lens. <-- hood is included
> >
> > Is it as good as it's reputation? <-- even better <g> Seriously, it is
> a heckuva fine lens. Just heavy and expensive.
>
> > Do you often use it wide open and does it perform? <-- Mine lives wide
> open - I paid dearly for that f/2.8 speed and by cracky I'm gonna use it!
> It is very good wide open, though not its best.
>
> > Has anyone ever done a 'star-test' wide open and looked for coma? <--
> Never star tested it.
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