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Re: [OM] 55mm f/1.2 [was: Re: olympus-digest V2 #2405]

Subject: Re: [OM] 55mm f/1.2 [was: Re: olympus-digest V2 #2405]
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 11:30:07 +0800
Don't expect the 55/1.2 has more vignetting and softer than the 50/1.4
wide open, it provide very good image wide open. I don't think
carrying an extra filter with an already heavier lens (55/1.2) is an
option to replace the 1.4.

C.H.Ling

Winsor Crosby wrote:
> 
> I considered that, but if someone wants to put up with softness and
> vignetting to shoot wide open with the 1.2, they might as well put up
> with its native color cast, too.  The filter, assuming a pleasing one
> could be found, could be used at the smaller apertures. Like you, I
> don't think the fraction of the F stop gained is worth it.  I like my
> 50/1.4 for sharpness, uniformity and color rendition.
> --
> Winsor Crosby
> Long Beach, California
> mailto:wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx
>

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