Bernd,
Owning or having owned every Zuiko in the range, I'll throw in my thoughts.
I currently own the 35-70/3.6, 35-80/2.8 and 35-70/3.5-4.5. Oh, and the
35-105/3.5-4.5. Owned the 35-70/3.5-4.8 briefly (before I understood). My
theory was the girls would use the little lens (35-70/3.5-4.5) and I would
use one of the 'bigger' ones. Hasn't happened. The most used lens is the
35-70/3.5-4.5. Now I'm not saying the 3.6 isn't a better lens; it is. I
just prefer the light weight of the little guy and am willing to accept the
compromise. Of these, if I could only have one, I'd have the 35-70/3.5-4.5,
even considering the 35-80.
Heck the only reason I own the 3.6 is a just got a near perfect one and
don't have the heart to sell it.
If I was you, I'd try to borrow the 3.6 from someone and compare them. I
think you'll stick with what you have.
Tom
Hi there,
A topic which may have been discussed earlier, but I'll dare to put it up
again.
I've been using my 3.5-4.5 35-70 for quite a long time now with rather
satisfying results, but recent comparisions with my primes have shown me
some lack of sharpness.
Now as I've seen a used 3.6 for sale, I wonder whether it would be a good
buy. Price is just over 200 USD. Gary Reese has gotten better test results
with the 3.6, but on the other hand the small size of the 3.5-4.5 is rather
important for me. However, I am willing to sacrifice compactness (together
with the $$$) for better performance, keeping the 3.5-4.5 for occasional
shootings. What do you think? A reasonable thought or a strike of
Zuikoholism?
Regards
Bernd Möller
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