In a message dated 99-11-09 20:03:46 EST, you write:
> I'm new to the list, but am learning a lot from your dialogues. I guess I
> am asking for opinions-which very wide angle lens to I buy? I appear to
> have the choice of either a 21 mm zuiko or a 17-35 vivitar. I will use the
> lens mostly for land/mountainscapes. Any suggestions?
>
The 21/3.5 is my favorite wide angle as it is sharp and contrasty from center
to edge. I like it better than my 35/3.5 for my Pentax 645, not because its
sharper when blown up, which it really isn't but because it can give the
near/far look that you get with large format photography. The P645 doesn't
focus closely enough for this effect. I think the Vivitar must be stopped
down a couple of stops to reach its optimum. I think that with the 21/3.5
and a 28 Zuiko (any of them), you'll be better off. I would stay away from
the 17-28, which is really a Samsung/Samyang.
Warren
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