From comparisons I have seen the consensus is that the older lens is
optically superior. The advantage to the new lens is that it is more
compact, and (I think) that it focuses faster when in live view mode.
Jim Couch
John Hudson wrote:
> www.Vistek.ca a large bricks and mortar / on-line photo store in Toronto
> has a price listing of $149.95 so perhaps this lens is being discounted down
> and out of production and sales.
>
> I wonder if this lens is superior to the 40 / 150 f3.5 / f4.5 kit lens that
> came with my E500 ?
>
> Any opinions ?
>
> John H
>
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