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[OM] Re: Value of 24 & 35 shifts, 18/3.5

Subject: [OM] Re: Value of 24 & 35 shifts, 18/3.5
From: Tim Hughes <timhughes@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 22:07:59 -0700 (PDT)
the test results list here :
http://www.16-9.net/lens_tests/best19_21.html
is interesting because it shows what a bargain the zuiko 21mm 3.5 lens is in 
WA's.


--- Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Rob Harrison wrote:
> > I¹m shipping these lenses of mine to Sean Reid for testing on the 5D,
> > wondering about their current values to properly insure the package. I¹d
> > guess:
> >
> > 24 shift - $1,500
> > 35 shift - $500
> > 18/3.5 - $600
> >
> > All mint. That sound about right?
> >   
> Sounds a little low for the 18/3.5 I don't know about the others.
> 
> There has been a LOT of testing of WA lenses of various brands by the 
> Canyon FF crowd. Here's one with the Zuiko 18/35 
> <http://www.16-9.net/lens_tests/18mm_testb.html> 
> 
> You can noodle around the links to find many other tests, including a 
> planned test of the 24 shift.
> 
> Testing is such an interesting and complex endeavor. Mike's tests simply 
> show how the three lenses compare in different areas of the frame. Gary 
> came to the same conclusion but added a judgment of how those 
> differences come together when viewing the image as a whole.
> 
> "lens design emphasizes outer zones at expense of center image zone (which 
> gives a sharper
> overall impression of an image)"
> 
> Moose
> 
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