Joel, I recently sold a Phoenix 18-28. It focused the wrong way. Whether
that means the 19-35 does too...
I wholly agree with Moose that "it is an interesting way" et seq.
Piers
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Sent: 11 May 2003 15:36
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Subject: Re: [OM] 17mm's
Moose,
Does the Phoenix focus in the "correct" way (like a Zuiko)? I have a Sigma
21-35 which is quite good but focuses like a N*kkor.
Joel W.
At 01:37 PM 5/9/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>18, 21, 24, 28 and 35mm are actually pretty well spaced, with
>noticeable
>differences in perspective and coverage. If using 'sneaker framing' of
>nearby subjects, they certainly overlap in coverage, but the image can
>differ quite a bit. If there is background at any distance, its relation
>to the foreground shifts. I know it may be heresy, but the Vivitar
>S1/Phoenix/?? 19-35/3.5-4.5, in addition to being optically very good, is
>an interesting way to experience perspective differences over the wide to
>super wide angle range. It's quite an inexpensive way to find out which
>focal lengths one prefers in that range.
>
>Moose
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