On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Joel,
>
> Thanks for looking. After a couple of years in Ohio in the early 1950s, I
> decided to move back south to avoid the northern winters. Your Iowa
> countryside looks nice, but I prefer things a little warmer.
>
> I like the Elmarit-R 28/2.8 just fine. The only Zuiko lens that I have for
> comparison is the 14-54, which I consider a great lens. I wanted a prime
> lens for general use, and chose the Elmarit for that purpose. While focusing
> through the viewfinder of the 510 with a manual lens can be frustrating, it
> can be done. For some things, Live View is helpful. However, I find that
> scale focusing with the 28 gives me good results, with point and shoot
> convenience while providing much better images. I considered the 25 Pancake
> as well as the 25 Panaleica and the 30 Sigma, any of which would have given
> me autofocus convenience. When I found the Elmarit at a good price, the
> choice was easy.
I also like the Zuiko 28/2 on an E, which is why I ask. Hyperfocal is
how I tend to work that lens too.
I grow less tolerant of heat as I grow older. I thought about moving
west and mountain country, but I like the green. I seem to be where I
need to be.
Joel W.
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