Cool, I didn't know their lens was optimised for 1:1 - well then, with
that being the case,
one can make a strong argument that the Apo Rodagon might probably be
better than the Zuiko :-)
Still, and especially in black+white, the differences should be near
non-existent, as you
say.
I would love to sometime buy an old bulk roll of Tech Pan that's still
in good condition,
they are not cheap, but not that hard to come buy still. Time is
running out though!
(the reason for getting a bulk roll, would be to first get to know the
characteristics of that
particular roll at that particular age, and for consistency).
But I first need to
a.) wait a while
b.) get a really, really serious tripod for macro work, and all sorts
of other vibration-damping mechanisms
thanks for the discussion :-)
On 05 Oct 2009, at 3:10 PM, Sawyer, Edward wrote:
> Hi Dawid -
>
> http://www.rodenstock-photo.com/index.php?id=1799
>
> The rodenstock is pretty much optimized for 1:1, according to them.
>
> Honestly, I don't really know which is better as I have neither.
> But, logic would dictate the Apo-Rodagon is probably better (at
> least on paper.) Likely either would perform to satisfaction and be
> hard to tell apart in most all situations, esp. black-and-white, I'd
> think. As usual, the Oly stuff is well made no doubt. If you can
> find one at a reasonable price, I'd say go for it! It would be
> interesting to see what test results you get vs. say the 90/2 or
> others.
>
> If the Oly 80/4 was really a world-beater it would be in more
> demand, I'd think. Their high-demand macros are the 90/2, 20/2, 38
> (maybe)... the 80 and 135 certainly have demand but not like those
> others. Not that that means a whole lot, but it is a factor certainly.
>
> It's too bad MP didn't test those macros, as it would have been
> interesting to see how they performed.
>
> BTW, the Summicron 50/2 is both better and worse than Oly 50/1.8,
> depending on where in the frame you measure and at what f-stop. At
> least according to modern photo tests. (relavent tests posted on
> http://www.edsawyer.com/lenstests/
> )
>
> Don't get me wrong, I love Oly. But I still am open to admitting
> there are other more modern lenses that are probably better in some
> regards. It doesn't diminish my love of Zuikos to admit such,
> though. ;-)
>
> For your project, you should track down and use some Kodak Tech Pan
> if you really want the best that black-and-white has to offer. Let
> me know if you need some, I could probably spare a bit of 35mm of it.
>
> -Ed
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