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Re: [OM] Oly SP vs. Oly RD [was Re: OM vs. Leica]

Subject: Re: [OM] Oly SP vs. Oly RD [was Re: OM vs. Leica]
From: Keith Whaley <keith_w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 10:27:55 -0800
Hi C.H.

"C.H.Ling" wrote:
> 
> No, 42/2.8 is the lens for RC, RD has a 40/1.7 Six element lens.

You're absolutely right. I had the data sheets for both the RC and the
RD open, and copied the wrong data down for my email.
Sorry. 

I have used them, but never owned one.
I'm trying to turn that situation around if I ever find an SP or SPn.
I have little interest in any other Olys except the SP and the 35S II.
That will complete my collection.

Anyhow, I took all my date from this site:

        http://www.claus-marin.de/indexeng.htm

In my bookmarks I label that the "Oly Rangefinder" site. It seems some
of the data is out of date, or incorrect, or both.
More in what they missed than have wrong.
I know of no other site that covers Olympus rangefinders, so if any of
you can help, it would be appreciated.

Thanks for your comments,

keith whaley
Los Angeles

> I have all
> three but never compared their lens, anyway I'm very happy with their lens
> performance. As the topic of bokeh is hot, I can tell you the SP is
> exceptional good in this department.
> 
> C.H.Ling
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Whaley" <keith_w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> > I have read of no tests, but the RD, released in 1970 had a 42mm f/2.8
> > lens, of 5 elements, in 4 groups.
> > The SP's lens was manufactured with 7 elements in 5 groups.
> > It's reasonable to assume the RD's lenses were not quite as good as
> > the SP's were.
> >
> > keith whaley - still looking for a black SP!  <g>
> >
> > "Carlos J. Santisteban Salinas" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, everyone.
> > >
> > > > It's been said the Olympus 35 SP, made in 1970, with it's 42mm f/1.7
> > > > lens, is fully the equal of, or surpasses the performance of, the
> > > > equivalent Leica's lens. Don't believe me? Check it out!
> > >
> > > How does the Olympus 35 RD's lens perform against the 35 SP?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,

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