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Re: [OM] Zooms at Dawn - the 50mm shootout - Teaser

Subject: Re: [OM] Zooms at Dawn - the 50mm shootout - Teaser
From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:32:30 -0500
Thanks, Ken.  Yes, I wish I could justify a 25/1.4, but can't at this time. 
To me, it is the best prime lens available for 4/3 use.

Here is an example of why I like my 14-54 (first version).

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rose31.jpg.html

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Zooms at Dawn - the 50mm shootout - Teaser


> Oh, sorry.
>
> TL is the 50-200
> TR is the 14-54
> BL is the 12-60
> BR is the 35-80.
>
> I just haven't had a chance to put together the full-blown comparison yet
> and I'm actually going to redo it now that I have the 14-50 to test.
>
> BTW, We'll also be retesting at 25mm now that we have a PanaLeica 25/1.4
> inhouse. We'll test that compared to the zooms and the lowly OMZ 24/2.8.
>
> Be prepared to weep, though. That 25/1.4 is simply in another league. I'm
> not sure I've ever experienced a lens anywhere like it. There is "sharp" 
> and
> then there is "sharp with attitude."  This one has attitude. Even 
> wide-open
> the lens is so edgy to almost make you nervous.
>
> AG
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