xeroxparc79's reviews
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Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital
8 out of 10 points and recommendedCompact, light, sharp and well builtSlow aperture, limited rangeThe best kit lens available, the only real limit is the max aperture but for the price it's a bargain.
reviewed February 22nd, 2009 (purchased for $115) -
Olympus 8mm f/3.5 Zuiko Digital Fisheye
8 out of 10 points and recommendedBuilt like a tankA lot of purple fringingThis lens is incredibly rugged, solid and heavy. It's far bigger than my previous Zenitar 16/2,8 that covers full frame, maybe due to water & dust seals. Good sharpness, but not stellar, and A LOT of purple fringing (not CA). For fisheye fans only.
reviewed February 22nd, 2009 -
Olympus 25mm f/2.8 Zuiko Digital
6 out of 10 points and not recommendedSharp, light, well builtLimited useThe lens itself has no real flaws; it's very sharp, small, light and well built. But this focal lenght is too limited for a standard aperture like 2,8. Even mounted on e-410/420 isn't pocketable, you will need a small bag. For the price you may as well find the double kit Zuiko ED zoom; I think it's a much better choice.
reviewed February 22nd, 2009 (purchased for $280) -
Olympus 50mm f/2 Zuiko Digital Macro
9 out of 10 points and recommendedVery sharp even at f/2, great macro performance, weatherproofSlow, noisy, imprecise, unrefined AFWith SWD AF would be the best lens in the world.
reviewed February 23rd, 2009 (purchased for $500)