I'm going to do a "John Hudson" and you can see four more done recently
with a 135/2.8 Zuiko MC here (the first two were posted a couple months ago):
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/johnlind/olympus/olympusgallery/om48.html
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/johnlind/olympus/olympusgallery/om49.html
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/johnlind/olympus/olympusgallery/om54.html
http://members.xoom.com/_XMCM/johnlind/olympus/olympusgallery/om60.html
Some give an idea of its bokeh and others its resolving power within the
limitations of digitizing and monitor raster.
It is worth mentioning (in fairness to Keith) that Gary's lens tests show
the f/2.8 and f/3.5 nearly equal. They have similar, even performance
across their aperture ranges, except the f/3.5 very slightly softer wide
open. It is probably not enough to notice in most photographs.
What you get with the f/2.8:
Brighter viewfinder, a half-stop more for existing light, and ability to
get a bit shallower DOF.
What you get with the f/3.5:
Smaller size, lighter weight, compatibility with all filters you have for
your 50mm along with ability to reverse it, and more money left in your pocket.
-- John
(who enjoyed seeing John Hudson's fine work with his 135mm)
At 20:18 6/14/00 , Keith Berry wrote:
>
>Evan (Tarka69@xxxxxxx) wrote:
>
>
>>I am looking for a 135mm lens to compliment my 50mm and my 28mm. I'm also
>>curious about using it coupled with the 50mm for doing macro work...
>
>I like my chrome-nose 135/f3.5 Zuiko SC although I don't use anything longer
>than 70mm normally. I enjoyed a day when I took out just the 135 on an OM-1
>and the b&w prints were refreshingly different from my usual output. It's
>small & light, takes 49mm filters, which makes it easy to couple to a
>50mm/f1.8 for macro use, and you can't lose the lens hood!
>
>I know it's looked down upon by other (wealthier) members of the list who
>have a better regard for the f2.8 MC version, which is bigger, heavier and
>takes 55mm filters, but I haven't used one so can't comment.
>
>The f3.5 sells for 32 - 39 UKP in the UK, and the f2.8 for about twice that.
>
>Regards,
>Keith Berry
>(Birmingham, England)
>k.berry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>www.keithberry.telinco.co.uk
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