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Re: [OM] Telephoto lens.

Subject: Re: [OM] Telephoto lens.
From: "Ken Norton" <image66@xxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 16:54:19 -0500
>Now, what is so good with Zuiko telephoto lenses as both you, John, and
>Ulf says? I have heard that Zuiko was the "state of the art" when they
>came, but that today's lenses are far better. I don't know myself, that
>is why I am curious and asking. Is it the colour, the sharpness, the
>contrast handling or what?


Color (colour) of the Zuikos are excellent
Sharpness (sharpness) of the Zuikos is way above average
Contrast is legendary.

A Zuiko is to a brand-x lens what color film is to b&w film.  Seriously, the
contrast and color is similar to the difference between Velvia and
Ektachrome films.

Ken (really wanting a 300/4.5 but must wait until after the MF purchase)
Norton


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