There are 4 types of the 35-70. Olympus's 'pro' 35-70
is the fixed 3.6 version and although I don't own one
I hear it's a very good lens with many of the same
characteristics as it's bigger, newer, and much more
expensive brother the 35-80/2.8.
The 35-70 3.5~4.5 is a great lightweight snapshot lens
that can hold its own in a pinch even. I do own one of
these and it has served me well as a great little zoom
for family gatherings and such where I'm not going to
be looking at anything larger than 4x6. For anything
larger though I would go for the 3.6 or a prime lens.
(small shameless plug: I am selling this lens as I
have been using my primes almost exclusively and this
lens is falling by the wayside. contact me at
royer007@xxxxxxxxx if interested)
The third lens is the 35-70/4. This lens is not
commented on much because it is sort of blah. It
supposedly takes pictures on par with the 3.5~4.5
version however it is heavy and bulky which kind of
defeats the purpose of a snapshot lens. On the plus
side it is very cheap compared to the above two.
Fianlly we have the 35-70/ 3.5~4.8 note the 4.8. This
lens was NOT made by Olympus but by Cosina and it is a
very cheap feeling lens that takes sub par pictures (I
have tested one out) Avoid this model like the plague
it may be passed off as the 3.5~4.5 version.
Mark Lloyd
--- Robert T McFetridge <rmcfet@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Would anyone be able to give me some advice on the
> differences
> between the various 35-70 zoom zuikos. I see they
> come in f3.5, 3.6
> & 4. Are their others and is one "better" than the
> other?
> Bob
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