Given the problems with the 17/2.8 I wonder if Olympus hasn't become too
enthralled with using software correction to paper over more cheaply
made lenses. All that pixel pushing costs something in the end.
Chuck Norcutt
zuiko wrote:
> Hello Nathan,
>
> since you have a Panasonic body, I'ld go for the 7-14. The only
> disadvantage is that it does not use filters. It is faster and only a
> bit bigger (the 9-18 uncollapsed is probably about the same size),
> and apparently well corrected on Panasonic. I'm underwhelmed by the
> optical quality of the M.Zuiko's to say the least (from what I see in
> the tests).
>
> All the best,
>
> Iwert
>
> 2010/5/9 Nathan Wajsman <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>> During my trip to US later this month, I plan to take advantage of
>> exchange rates and relative prices and get a wide angle zoom for my
>> Panasonic GF-1. When the new 9-18mm from Olympus was announced, I
>> got pretty excited about it, as its focal range is exactly what I
>> need, and the light weight and compactness are very much in keeping
>> with the whole Micro 4/3 credo.
>>
>> However, reading the review of the lens on dpreview, I get a
>> distinct impression that the 9-18 is dog's breakfast: unsharp in
>> corners (improves when stopping down, but so does every lens), high
>> chromatic aberration, flare--in other words, a high price to pay
>> for small size. The Panasonic 7-14mm seems more solid and better
>> performing.
>>
>> So now I am leaning towards the 7-14. But before placing the order,
>> I would like to hear any personal experiences with these 2 lenses,
>> in Micro 4/3 mount (the 9-18 is available in regular 4/3 where it
>> is apparently a lot better optically). The $300 price difference is
>> of no consequence.
>>
>> TIA, Nathan
>>
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