No, 42/2.8 is the lens for RC, RD has a 40/1.7 Six element lens. I have all
three but never compared their lens, anyway I'm very happy with their lens
performance. As the topic of bokeh is hot, I can tell you the SP is
exceptional good in this department.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Whaley" <keith_w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I have read of no tests, but the RD, released in 1970 had a 42mm f/2.8
> lens, of 5 elements, in 4 groups.
> The SP's lens was manufactured with 7 elements in 5 groups.
> It's reasonable to assume the RD's lenses were not quite as good as
> the SP's were.
>
> keith whaley - still looking for a black SP! <g>
>
> "Carlos J. Santisteban Salinas" wrote:
> >
> > Hi, everyone.
> >
> > >It's been said the Olympus 35 SP, made in 1970, with it's 42mm f/1.7
> > >lens, is fully the equal of, or surpasses the performance of, the
> > >equivalent Leica's lens. Don't believe me? Check it out!
> >
> > How does the Olympus 35 RD's lens perform against the 35 SP?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > ...
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