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Subject: [OM] Re: Tamron SP 17mm F3.5
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 23:45:08 -0800
Michael Wong wrote:

>Why I think there is chromatic aberration for the Tamron SP 17mm F3.5 since
>I cannot find same stitution for my Zuiko 90mm F2 Marco ................
>http://palmboy.palmcyber.net/gallery/albums/album125/IMG879.jpg
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>
For the simple reason that it is MUCH harder to design a super wide 
angle lens with minimal abberations, and MUCH harder yet to design and 
manufacture one at a reasonable price, than to design a nice 90-100 mm 
macro.

The 90/2 has it's own issues, being less sharp at 1:2 than at 1:10 or 
1:40. Odd behavior for a true macro lens. At first, I though I was doing 
something wrong, or had a bad sample. A careful reading of the archives 
and at least one off list response to a post on the subject led me to 
believe that this is typical. It's not BAD, it's just not outstanding 
close-up, as I thought it should be. I sold mine and am quite happy with 
my Kiron 105/2.8/1:1 and Tamron 90/2.5 macros and the Zuiko 50/3.5 for 
copy work.

>Unfortunately, my English is poor, I still cannot distinguish CA & digital
>bloom ................
>  
>
A little awkward at times, but the meaning is clear. Don't worry.

Moose


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