Sean wrote:
> Comment also on 50mm 1.8, been using a Zuiko 50mm 1.8 (no MC label --
> green
> reflect and MC according to olympus) which I switched from an f.zuiko
> 50 mm (no green reflect). Anyway, after doing a number of blowups on
> the
> newer lens (Velvia/Cibachrome), I've come to the conclusing that the
> f.zuiko
> is far sharper than the other MC lens in similar condition
> (It is really
> obvious).
> Interesting, no? Anyway both lenses are in good, but not excellent
> condition.
> But newer doesn't always mean better, I guess.
>
This could be for a number of reasons:
Sample variation.
Past history (one may have been dropped without leaving any obvious external
signs, etc.).
Did you test the lenses under *identical* conditions ?
Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/wayneharridge/
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