photogbob Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I was thinking about adding a zoom to my OM system and was wanting opinions on the 35-70 f3.6 zoom. They seem to sell for quite a bit and before I make the investment, I thought I would run it by all you other Zuikoholics. Also, they seem to be hard to find in excellent condition (could use some resources in this regard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wharridge Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 It is generally considered to be the best performing 35-70 Zuiko for the OM line, also appears to be better constructed (more durable) than the others. Personally I like the 35-105 for it's slightly better range and (strange) closer focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photogbob Posted November 5, 2003 Author Share Posted November 5, 2003 How does the 35-105 stack up optically? I've seen the lens tests on the 3.6 and it seems to perform nearly as good as the highly regarded 35-80 but I don't recall seeing the test on the 35-105. I have one other question. I found a 3.6 for a good price but it has some dust and specs on the inside. KEH will clean it (inside and out) for around $35.00 which sems like a fair price. Any comments on having lenses cleaned in this fashion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbachofen Posted November 5, 2003 Share Posted November 5, 2003 I have this lens, and I think it outperforms everything in its range, except my 50mm 1.8, which is great. The only tough piece to get is the lens Hood. It clamps outside and therefore adjusts to the proper focal length. It took me months to find it on E*ay. MEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photogbob Posted November 6, 2003 Author Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thanks for the input. I'm working on a deal right now on one. The seller posted it for sale on the Free Trade Zone (mir.com) some time ago. He was quite surprised when I contacted him. The lens is in excellent condition and comes with the hood. Total with shipping and ins. will be $247.00. I think I got a good deal! Anyway, I can't wait to give it a workout. Thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_reese2 Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 There is a decade worth of OM Mailing List postings on the f/3.6 which are searchable on Google. Just add OM to the search phrase to bring them forward.<p> You can see my lens test comparisons on this and all other infinity focusable OM System lenses at: <a href=http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default.htm>Olympus OM System Lens Tests and Auction Values</a>. As a bonus, you will find auction prices there, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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