The Family wrote:
>
> >I have been interested in the 19-35 zoom from Vivitar as Oly does not have a
> >wide angle zoom (other than the 28-48). How does it compare to Zuiko primes
> >in sharpness and contrast? Thanks. >Warren Kato
>
> Hi Warren,
>
> I like it. The first test with all new lens is the living room wall...a
> 16 foot wide loaded bookcase from floor to ceiling and huge windows on each
> side. The multitude of colors, fabrics, and lettering provides the palate
> and strong sun from one of the windows adds the flare factor and
> contrasting shadows. This lens is very close to the 35mm f2.8 Ziuko at the
> 35mm end. The 28mm test was against our sharpest non-Z prime, a Spectrum 7
> 28mm f2.8. One sharp lens and again very close comparison. At 24mm the
> Series 1 was prefered by most family members over our 24mm f2.8 Macro. All
> tests at f8-16, tripod, mirror lock-up, timer, no filters!
>
> The only thing to compare it with wider than 24mm was my wife's 19-35mm
> Series 1 on her point and shoot N70. Yes we have 2 of these lens, one for
> N*k*n and the OM. They are a little different in housing construction
> (autofocus on the N-version) but the optics seem identical. That means
> that all the good things you've heard about this lens in the AF world are
> applicable in the manual version, IMHO.
>
> About 20 rolls of TMAX 100 and Fuji/Royal Gold 100 have gone through both
> lens...most through the OM. No complaints and a few prints have gone to
> 20x30" (Grand Canyon and Mabry Mill) and no suprises. Sharpness and
> contrast specifically? The bookcase shots with all the variations and
> irregularities is a tough test but the differences are very hard to find.
> I have a shot of the G Canyon that was taken at the same spot as the one
> mentioned above with one of the other OMPC's AND the 35mm Zuiko. I chose
> to blow up the Vivitar shot only because of the different filter used at
> the time. A Sky-1a filter will mask most differences between these lens.
> In B&W I've not been able to see a difference up to 12x18" prints. The 2
> award winners taken at Columbia University and the Hungarian Bakery last
> year were on the Vivitar with a Yellow filter. Very sharp and excellent
> bright to shadow transitions.
>
> When dragging multiple primes around is not ideal (NY Book Country Weekend,
> etc.), I can be comfortable with the Series 1. It took 4-5 rolls of B&W
> and color to convince me of it, but it's a close second. I'd put its
> resolution a hair better than the look of the 75-150mm Zuiko if that means
> anything to you.
>
> Where do you live? If you're close you can borrow mine and give it a
> whirl. I would only ask for some of the proceeds from any NY Times front
> page compensations you might receive :)
>
> In the world of absolutes, the prime have an edge. Jim, Wilmington, DE
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It is one of Vivitar's most popular lenses. We have had excellent
feedback from those who have purchased them. Paul.
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