Thanks, Ken. I just found a photo of the Mk2 version, showing the blue
ring. It also looks like the front ring is slightly larger. I am happy
with my sample, and it is nice to have when AF is necessary. Otherwise, I
stick to my Leica primes.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] One horrible moment of weakness
> Jim, the Mk2 version is labeled as such, along with SWD or whatever, and I
> think has a blue-ring or something on it. I too have the original version.
> The second version has some improvements to it but unless focus speed is
> an
> issue, there is little reason to upgrade. I know I just got done
> trash-talking the 14-54 but it is an indicator of overall quality that it
> remained the only DZ lens I felt necessary to buy. Olympus did well with
> the
> design spec of that lens. I know, through careful testing, that any
> blurries
> are either misfocus or camera shake, not the lens itself. I'm hoping that
> the Leica 14-50 is at least the optical equal to the DZ 14-54.
>
> We'll find out in a couple of days--I hate waiting...
>
> There is a scenario that I'm thinking of where I might not get rid of the
> 14-54. If the 14-50 isn't weathersealed, that might be a consideration.
> Also, my 14-54 is not a prestine example. I've USED this lens mightely and
> has that patina of a well-used piece of gear. Oh, and there is that tiny
> scratch in the front element--which has absolutely no effect on image
> quality but is there. We'll see. It is entirely possible that the Leica
> lens
> is a dog and I won't like it. I'm a picky guy about these things.
>
> AG
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