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Re: [OM] Which 35-70

Subject: Re: [OM] Which 35-70
From: "W. J. Liles" <wliles@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 09:08:01 -0500
Richard Keefer wrote:
> 
> In my efforts to build my OM kit, I have acquired two 35-70 zoom lenses.
> 
> They are very different.
> 
> The one that appears newest is 35-70 f4 S. Zuiko sn 279xxx. It uses 55mm
> filters.
> 
> The second is also 35-70 (duh) f3.5~4.5 S. Zuiko sn 154xxx. It uses 49mm
> filters.  It also has the words "Close Focus" printed on the distance ring.
> It will focus to about 12".
> 
> I only need to keep one - must recoup some of the cost of the OM4
> somehow.....
> 
> Which would be recommended to keep?  I have use both and like them.  Both
> are about the same (nearly perfect) condition glass/f-stop/appearance wise.
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Ric


Keep the f3.5-4.5.  It is a wonderful lense.  Sell the f4 as soon as you
can.

Jerry Liles


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