----------
>
> Hmm, not really -- at least, not in the U.S. M*n*lta's 24-85mm
> sells new for US$425, whereas N*k*n's very successful 24-120mm
> is priced around US$550. Neither lens is particularly fast, or
> has a pro-level construction, but both reputedly perform very
> well, and you can buy them BOTH for much less than the price of
> a single and only(*) Zuiko zoom still available new.
>
> Granted, the 24-120mm N*kk*r may not compete with prime lenses
> as well as the 35-80mm Zuiko, but as a simple "body plus zoom"
> outfit this N*k*n combo is far more versatile than anything a
> Zuik can put together right now with his/her gear.
>
> (*) Yeah, yeah, I know: I forgot the two new OM-2000 zooms.
> Oh well, sometimes amnesia is a GOOD thing :-).
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> /Gary Schloss.
> Studio City, CA
> schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
Yes, the M24-85 and N24-120 are very good in performance. I also have the
M24-85, it is great, but there are two compound aspheric elements (plastic
on glass) inside, no one knows how long can they last. For the N24-120 I
bet it also has one or more as the old N28-70 also possess one.
C.H.Ling
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|