The 35-70 3.5-4.5 is also an S Zuiko but that doesn't make it a bad lens. In
the Zuikos, for pure quality, I would put them in the order:
35-80/2.8
35-70/3.6
35-70/3.5-4.5
35-70/4
and WAY down low
35-70/3.5-4.8 (careful as this is a Cosina lens rebadged as a Zuiko and not
very good)
For usability, the 35-70/3.5-4.5 rises quickly to the top and is my favorite
of the midrange Zuikos. One of the few I still have!
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Lees" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 6:38 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: alternative for the olympus 35-70 F4
>
> James,
>
> The 35-70 f4 was designated "S Zuiko" which is Olympus's economy line. An
> obvious suggestion would be to look at the 35-70 f3.6 or the 35-105
f3.5~4.5.
>
> From what I have read these have much better optics than the 35-70 f4 and
I
> have been happy with their results. They are both significantly cheaper
than
> the 35-80-when-I-win-the-lottery.
>
> If you want to go for the 35-105 I have one I'd be willing to part with.
> Contact me off list if you are interested.
>
> Mike.
>
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