Brian,
I have a sample of this lens as well, and I can strongly support what
you say. I am happy with it - moreso than I am with my 35-70/3.6,
although that is also a nice lens. If pressed, I'd actually keep the
35-105 rather than the 35-70/3.6.....
--thomas
On Thu, 5 Dec 2002 21:54:24 +1300
"Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Clemente asked
>
> > Were you happy with the pictures taken by the 35-105 zoom?
>
> I know the question wasn't directed to me, but I am a strong
> supporter of this lens.
>
> I have access to two of them if I want; one I bought new about 20
> years ago (about USD 225 then at current exchange rates), and one I
> bought as a very grubby user for my daughter (cost about $75 USD in
> a local shop 5 years ago) and which has cleaned up very well - and
> it's sharper and less prone to flare than my "NIB" model (not that
> my one is prone to flare - it isn't. The tests I did had the sun
> full-on in the lens.). Both are multi-coated, serial number
> <500,000.
>
> I find the zoom range allows me to take well-framed shots that I
> could absolutely never consider with just one prime lens when
> optimum camera position is impossible.
>
> Time and geography constraints are minimised with this lens. In
> other words, if you don't have the time (due to speed of action of
> the subject) to get in to the best position for a prime lens; or
> there's a cliff or a rock wall in front or behind that limits where
> you can walk, this lens will get you a good result in many cases.
> The one-touch zoom action is very fast and easy to use. After 20
> years mine has not yet developed "zoom creep".
>
> Also the "macro" mode, though not really macro, is also very useful
> for close- ups although the dimming in this mode can be an obstacle
> where light is a little lacking.
>
> I find it acceptably sharp for snapshots at 5x7 inches, and with a
> tripod it should go higher quite satisfactorily. I haven't often
> enough put it to the enlargement test to say anything about that.
>
> Probably many prime lenses are sharper. It is quite contrasty. Gary
> Reese has tests of it here.
>
> http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default_m.htm
>
> Brian
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