On 3/2/2017 4:19 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus wrote:
C&E M writes:
<<Big old lenses aren't necessarily lesser quality. When I tested the early
Nikkor-Q 200/4 from the early 60s that I inherited from my dad against the later,
more compact, Zuiko 200/4 and 200/5, the Nikkor handily whupped them both, center and
edge, in resolution @ 100%.
<<There is a price to pay in this case in size and weight. The 200/5 was one of my
favorite walking around lenses, and is WAY smaller and lighter than the "Q", but not
as good optically.
Sorry if this post is repetitive as this is a near spinal reflex: When Moose
brings up the Big Ol' Nikkor, must mention the petite Cosina Voigtlander Apo
Lanthar 180/4 in OM mount which is a small gem.
Given the choice, I'd prefer the C-V. But - I don't need another MF lens - and - it wouldn't do for the purpose of my
post, to propose that older lenses aren't necessarily IQ handicapped.
BTW, I sold off all the other Nikon F gear. Only the "Q" remains, as memento of my dad's gear that got me started on
photography, and because it's such a beautiful thingie, along with the beautiful brown leather case.
Visual Nostalgia Moose
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