In a message dated 11/5/98 2:34:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, Scj9000@xxxxxxx
writes:
<< Is there any reason to believe that the optics on the new Zuiko 35-70
f3.5-4.8 that currently sells is inferior to the older, more expensive zooms
such as the Zuiko 35-70 f3.5-4.5?? It seems incredible to me that they are
selling the new one at $79 NEW. Have the optics changed?? Plastic guts?? I
looked thru the archives but cannot find where any of you have said much
about
them. >>
Susan,
Th 35-70 f/3.5-4.8 is a Cosina lens which was rebadged. It i intended to be a
budget lens for sale with the OM-2000. I think you will find any of the other
Zuiko 35-70's (f/3.6, f/4, and f/3.5-4.5) to be a better quality lens. You'll
have to find them used, though. Only the Cosina is available new, I believe.
Paul Schings
Coventry, RI
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