on 6/05/2003 16:39, ll.clark@xxxxxxxxxxx at ll.clark@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Given the slow aperture, I wouldn't be surprised if the 200/5 was very
>> sharp. An optical designer can make a better lens if he/she doesn't
>> have to deal with the aberrations inherent in a faster design.
>
> I've always described it to others as 'drawing blood.' It is, indeeed,
> quite sharp.
For those using MacOS 9 or older, you would find the CloseView Control Panel
set at 2X useful. Don't know which one on MacOS X.
When I had to decide wheather to buy the F4 or the F5, I preferred the F4
because it should focus easier. I would still choose it although the 2X
Zuiko Teleconverter was not recommended for this one, and its bokeh may be
not as good as the F5. This is a drawback when adding a 25mm extension tube,
but I managed some good close focus shots anyway, in spite of a really
shallow depht of field. In fact I made good use of an unidentifiable
background.
Fernando.
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