Giles,
To add to the mystery, look at Gary R.s Lens tests. I think that
you'll find that 28/2
has better results than the 24/2 and I believe the 35/2. Does this mean less
glass is better. ;-)
Hoping I don't have to call a surgteon,
Larry
Giles wrote:
> This is a true Oly mystery and I am surprised it hasn't been commented on
> before.
>
> The 35/2, which is not as wide as the 28/2, has a 55mm thread. The 24/2
> has a 55mm thread. The 28/2 is between the two in focal length yet has a
> 49mm thread.
>
> You would think it should have a 55mm thread also, so why doesn't it?
>
> Giles
>
> Barry B. Bean wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 07 Jun 2000 20:05:21 -0500, Chip Stratton wrote:
> >
> > >This surprises me a little, because I have been shooting a 28/2.0 with the
> > >28/3.5 shade on top of a filter on occasion, yet have not noticed
> > >vignetting
> > >in even this case - not to say there isn't some.
> >
> > I thought the 2.0 had a 55mm filter ring!
> > -
> > B.B. Bean - Have horn, will travel
> > bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Peach Orchard, MO
> > http://www.beancotton.com/bbbean.shtml
> >
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Regards,
Larry
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