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Vivek
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Finally, a sample reached me. After a few snaps with it, I knew that I would keep it. So, I got it all beautified.
The lens is prone to flare.
A sample at its closest focus distance.
I have no idea why Olympus would claim that it has 5 bladed diaphram, "rounded aperture". I can only see pentagons (not shocking). The CA was not too disturbing though.
It has distortions but is sharp.
Sharpness isn't everything, the lens covers a hole in this FL.
Manual focus works for me though this one without any focus scale or manual aperture, would need a lot of practice for me to get used to.
One needs a real life example to understand why AF sucks. Never again will this lens be in AF mode!
Overall, the size and weight works in its favor.
The filter thread on the lens is too short. I am not too sure how long this flimsy lens will last for me. I am going to have to buy a spare as a back up!
The lens is prone to flare.
A sample at its closest focus distance.
I have no idea why Olympus would claim that it has 5 bladed diaphram, "rounded aperture". I can only see pentagons (not shocking). The CA was not too disturbing though.
It has distortions but is sharp.
Sharpness isn't everything, the lens covers a hole in this FL.
Manual focus works for me though this one without any focus scale or manual aperture, would need a lot of practice for me to get used to.
One needs a real life example to understand why AF sucks. Never again will this lens be in AF mode!
Overall, the size and weight works in its favor.
The filter thread on the lens is too short. I am not too sure how long this flimsy lens will last for me. I am going to have to buy a spare as a back up!