Others have answered the T32 question better than I could have.
As for the 35-80 f/2.8 Zuiko zoom (not 28-80 btw) it is, quite simply,
outstanding. At all focal lengths it is sharp and contrasty. I've read
reports that comment on some barrel distortion, but I have never noticed it.
The two-touch design has plusses and minuses - to me it is too much a
personal choice to comment on. The feel of the controls is all Zuiko, firm,
smooth, responsive. The finish is equally excellent. For all its
positives, this lens has a few drawbacks too. First is it is almost
sinfully expensive - nearly $USD 1,200 last I looked. It is also quite
heavy. Mine came with a simple drawstring pouch for storage - for that kind
of money I expect a proper hard case. Still, it is my favorite lens; it
practically lives on the OM-4T. Would I buy one again? I don't know. I
saw my first used one just this week in the latest B&H catalog. I'm sure
it's gone by now. Oh, one other thing, the 35-80 won't replace the 28 or
the 50 for two reasons. First, and perhaps the most important, is those
fixed-length primes are exactly the right optics for certain (frequent)
situations. Use them accordingly. The second is one can never have too
many Zuikos.
John P
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there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far"
Sean Chan <sean@xxxxxxxxxx> asked:
>Q1) T32 Flash
>I seem to find my T32 flash on my OM-4Ti to wash out facial features.
>This is taking with 50mm F4 anywhere from 5 ft to 15 ft away from the
>subject.
>
>Q2) Opinions on 28-80mm F2.8 constant Zuiko Zoom
>Anyone has this?? What's your opinion?? I'm considering using this to
>"replace" my 28mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 for convenience.
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