I forgot. It's also one stop faster at 2.8 vs. 4.
Chuck Norcutt
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> I understand why you like the 7-14 because of architectural shots in
> tight quarters. Since you already have the 7-14 perhaps you don't care
> now about the new 16-35 II. But the angular coverage on full frame is
> only about 5% short of the 7-14. The 16-35 II costs less, weighs less
> and can also be fitted with a filter which the 7-14 cannot.
>
> One of these days I'll get a pano head and try pano technique in tight
> quarters. Should be interesting.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Jeff Keller wrote:
>> An E410 + 150/2 delivers the size/weight advantage of four thirds. It
>> is actually fairly easy to use hand held. Oly still gets most of my
>> money but the weight of their lenses limits how much they get. The
>> only thing amatuer about the E410 for my use is the lack of a MF/AF
>> switch.
>>
>> Unfortunately the fast D. Zuiko zooms are essentially the same weight
>> as the equivalent C*non. However the Zuiko 7-14mm was unique when it
>> came out and has easily more than paid back its cost for me. The C*non
>> 16-35 II looks to be quite competitive. The weight of the C*non L
>> glass has prevented them from getting any of my money for lenses so
>> far.
>>
>> Vote with your pocket book. If it is too big & too heavy, don't buy it.
>>
>> The list has migrated quite far away from OM. It probably won't be
>> long before only the occaisional new OM user seeking answers to
>> questions is the only thing keeping the list with any significant
>> Olympus content.
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>> On 10/21/07, Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> But a question (and no, I'm not trying to pick a fight here): since so
>>> many of you have pointed out the advantages of other systems, and the
>>> disadvantages of Oly's choices, have you all effectively abandoned Oly
>>> in your minds? (Or in your purchase habits?) It certainly sounds to me
>>> like you should, since there appears to be little in Oly's offerings
>>> that is of any appeal to you.
>>>
>>> So what say the assembled masses? Are you simply here out of nostalgia?
>>>
>>>
>>> Garth
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