The ZD 7-14 has been lauded as a superior lens with ultra-low distortion.
It's a pro-caliber lens and priced accordingly. It also has a huge front
element and it a relatively heavy lens.
The 11-22, which I have, is a mid-line lens with ED elements. I've had
superb results with it and haven't hankered for the extra difference yet.
The 7-14 is REALLY wide, where the 11-22 is only very wide. :-)
If your friend has the cash and frequently uses 35mm FL's in the 14mm to
21mm range, then it's the best lens of it's type available, and the only
game for the E-Series.
Skip
Original Message:
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From: Chuck Norcutt chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:07:41 -0500
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Calling for opinions on the 7-14 Zoom
I have no E-1 and no ZD 7-14 but I'll listen to your appeal not to be
reticent and say that, as far as I know, in this focal length range the
ZD 7-14 is, literally, the only game in town. There's nothing else by
any manufacturer below the 11mm of the ZD 11-22. And from Sigma, the
only other producer of 4/3 lenses the shortest thing is 18mm.
Chuck Norcutt
Gordon Ross wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> A friend has asked me about the 7-14 zoom for the E series vs the other
WA
> zooms Oly has. Since I don't have an E 1 I don't have much to say. I
know
> that it is difficult to solicit an opinion on this list, but I appeal to
you
> all to not be so reticent and share your thoughts on the merits of this
lens
> or why another might be a better choice.
>
> Thanks Gord
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