I understand why you like the 7-14 because of architectural shots in
tight quarters. Since you already have the 7-14 perhaps you don't care
now about the new 16-35 II. But the angular coverage on full frame is
only about 5% short of the 7-14. The 16-35 II costs less, weighs less
and can also be fitted with a filter which the 7-14 cannot.
One of these days I'll get a pano head and try pano technique in tight
quarters. Should be interesting.
Chuck Norcutt
Jeff Keller wrote:
> An E410 + 150/2 delivers the size/weight advantage of four thirds. It
> is actually fairly easy to use hand held. Oly still gets most of my
> money but the weight of their lenses limits how much they get. The
> only thing amatuer about the E410 for my use is the lack of a MF/AF
> switch.
>
> Unfortunately the fast D. Zuiko zooms are essentially the same weight
> as the equivalent C*non. However the Zuiko 7-14mm was unique when it
> came out and has easily more than paid back its cost for me. The C*non
> 16-35 II looks to be quite competitive. The weight of the C*non L
> glass has prevented them from getting any of my money for lenses so
> far.
>
> Vote with your pocket book. If it is too big & too heavy, don't buy it.
>
> The list has migrated quite far away from OM. It probably won't be
> long before only the occaisional new OM user seeking answers to
> questions is the only thing keeping the list with any significant
> Olympus content.
>
> -jeff
>
> On 10/21/07, Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> But a question (and no, I'm not trying to pick a fight here): since so
>> many of you have pointed out the advantages of other systems, and the
>> disadvantages of Oly's choices, have you all effectively abandoned Oly
>> in your minds? (Or in your purchase habits?) It certainly sounds to me
>> like you should, since there appears to be little in Oly's offerings
>> that is of any appeal to you.
>>
>> So what say the assembled masses? Are you simply here out of nostalgia?
>>
>>
>> Garth
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