Ahh....memories.
I had a 28-48/4 for a while, and it was a very convenient lens. As you say, it
could go a little further on each end, and it could be made better. The f/4
speed never really was an issue outdoors. I used it quite a bit the few times
that I took it, particularly when I traveled. I think that the ideal travel
lens for me would be a 24-50, as I like wide angles. The 35-70/80 zooms are
usually no where near wide enough and leave much to be desired on the long end.
If I had the proverbial compact 24-50, I'd carry a 135/2.8 as my long lens.
Sometimes I wish the little 28-48 was still here. :-(
I had the special, 55mm hood, which can be found if you look (I saw one the
other day in fact, email me if you're interested). It helped control the flare
from the somewhat exposed front element.
Now if I only had that 30mm lens for my Xpan, I'd be set. :-o
Skip
>
>Subject: [OM] 28-48
> From: "Bill Pearce" <bspearce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 19:47:55 -0600
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>Earl,
>
>Sure, I can name a dozen things wrong with this lens. It's obviously got
>some plastic parts, it could go a little farther on each end, it is slow
>(although absolutely blisteringly fast, compared to today's P&S cameras),
>doesn't have the highest resolving power, is a two touch zoom, and the hood
>may or may not be helpful, no one can find one to see. Still, it is my
>number one travel lens. I took it to Lisbon and Barcelona, along with the
>21/2 and the Xpan with 45 and 90. I hardly ever used the 21, and split 40 or
>so rolls about 50-50 between the Xpan and the 28-48.
>
>It isn't the highest resolving lens, but it is snappy. The photos look
>great, and blow up well. It would be one of the last lenses I would sell. as
>a matter of fact, I'd sell my mint 35-70 today, but keep your hands off the
>28-48!
>
>Bill Pearce
>
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