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Re: [OM] Considering switch to Oly

Subject: Re: [OM] Considering switch to Oly
From: John Pendley <jpendley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 22:05:19 -0500
Thanks, Erik,
I'm learning the same thing from several list members.  I'll certainly check
them out.
John

erik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I'd disagree. In my limited experience with a Konica SLR, I was extremely
> impressed with the Hexanon lens. Optically, it was first rate. It was also
> huge. The lens (50mm f/1.7) seemed to be about the same size as an Olympus
> SLR. The camera was about the size & heft of a Sherman tank.
>
> Konica optics are probably the most underappreciated in the world.
>
> Erik Stiegler
>
> On Fri, 21 Jan 2000, John Pendley wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the tip, Doris; I didn't know anything about these new lenses.
> > Actually, there are two main reasons I am considering Olympus.  One is how
> > small and light they are; the main one is the reputation for optical
> > quality.  I doubt that Konica optics would be up to Oly (or Leica
> > standards).  Do you disagree?
>
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