At 04:14 PM 14/04/2005, you wrote:
[snip]
>I've heard/read some very good things about both the Zuiko 18mm and Zuiko
>21mm lenses. I know there are several versions of the 21mm, and would like
>to hear from some of you which you think are the best versions for my use
>(see below).
I own the 21/2.0 Zuiko, and it's saved my bacon more than a few times,
especially in some low-light situations where I was hand-holding (couple of
cathedrals in France, ferinstance...). For European street photography,
I'm a slave to the 21/2.0 and the 28/2.0. It's razor-sharp, and bright,
bright, bright. I purchased my LN- example a few years ago for $550.00
U.S., and along with the 28/2.0, it's probably the best Zuiko purchase I've
made. (The 28/2.0 has its own charms -- virtually zero barrel distortion!)
I don't own the 21/3.5, but it's got a good rep, particularly if you need a
lens that's super-tiny and lightweight. Not that "large and heavy" are the
defining charcateristics of Zuikos in any case, but you know, always
looking to shave a few more grams off the kit... ;-)
Garth
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