Re: [OM] G1 review on DPR

[Chuck Norcutt]

Where are the dramatic new lens designs to take advantage of the fact 
that retrofocus design is no longer required?

Chuck Norcutt

usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Perhaps not too long a wait for a better choice.  The lens roadmap for 
> 2009 lists a 14-140 f4-5.6 OIS, a 7-14 F4 and a 20mm F1.7
> Mike
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> This looks like a good replacement for my Mynolta A1.  With lens and
> battery, size and weight between the two are nearly identical.  The
> difference is that the A1's lens covers 28-200 equivalent and the G1's
> 14-45 covers 28-90 equivalent.  You'd need something like a 35-100 to
> complete the picture.  But I should think it would be easier to produce
> a superzoom for this camera with no concerns about retrofocus design.
> If Tamron can make an 18-250 (28-400) lens for an APS-C camera why not 
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> 9-125 (18-250) for micro 4/3?
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> Chuck Norcutt
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