01-06-2011, 06:05 PM
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1294303496' post='5360']
So then why are you asking about a 14-54? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> It's possible for a system to have many lenses covering every mm twice... but if one can't find a high quality optic to fulfill their shooting needs, the system is still limited in that regard.[/quote]
Exactly! I just meant that the flaw doesn't seem to be inherent to the system...
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1294303496' post='5360']
This wouldn't have been a problem if you had gone for a 5D2 + 24-105 f/4 instead <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm kidding...
Well, when you did the comparison, did you ensure that you compared the lenses at equivalent apertures? As in, did you stop the Nikon lens down to make it f/5.6-8 instead of comparing it wide open at f/3.5-5.6? Also, do keep in mind that Nikon hasn't really done their best with the 24-120 VRs... so I wouldn't give all the credit to Olympus there.
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No, I shot the Nikon at f/8 and the Oly at f/4. There's no doubt in my mind that the Oly had less CA, less distortion, better corner sharpness across the range, and was generally stronger at 60mm.
Unfortunately, it's an excellent lens without a reasonably body to put it on. The E-5 is a brick. If I have to carry a brick, I'd rather it be a flexible brick, like the D700. The other Oly DSLRs have strong AA filter that cancel out any advantage the lens has in sharpness. And the Pens, while sharp, can't usefully focus the 12-60.
What I like about the E-P2 is that I can stick a small prime on it, like the 20/1.7, and it's basically pocketable with DSLR performance for street and candid photography. The sensor is sharp enough. But without a good walkaround zoom, the whole thing is much less useful for hiking, traveling etc.
Cheers!
DH
So then why are you asking about a 14-54? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> It's possible for a system to have many lenses covering every mm twice... but if one can't find a high quality optic to fulfill their shooting needs, the system is still limited in that regard.[/quote]Exactly! I just meant that the flaw doesn't seem to be inherent to the system...
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1294303496' post='5360']
This wouldn't have been a problem if you had gone for a 5D2 + 24-105 f/4 instead <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> I'm kidding...Well, when you did the comparison, did you ensure that you compared the lenses at equivalent apertures? As in, did you stop the Nikon lens down to make it f/5.6-8 instead of comparing it wide open at f/3.5-5.6? Also, do keep in mind that Nikon hasn't really done their best with the 24-120 VRs... so I wouldn't give all the credit to Olympus there.
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No, I shot the Nikon at f/8 and the Oly at f/4. There's no doubt in my mind that the Oly had less CA, less distortion, better corner sharpness across the range, and was generally stronger at 60mm.
Unfortunately, it's an excellent lens without a reasonably body to put it on. The E-5 is a brick. If I have to carry a brick, I'd rather it be a flexible brick, like the D700. The other Oly DSLRs have strong AA filter that cancel out any advantage the lens has in sharpness. And the Pens, while sharp, can't usefully focus the 12-60.
What I like about the E-P2 is that I can stick a small prime on it, like the 20/1.7, and it's basically pocketable with DSLR performance for street and candid photography. The sensor is sharp enough. But without a good walkaround zoom, the whole thing is much less useful for hiking, traveling etc.
Cheers!
DH