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AhamB wrote:
I think lower global contrast is due to lower MTF at low spatial frequencies and perhaps worse transmission of the coatings (which will create veiling). That means you're getting light where there shouldn't be light (basically all highlights flare into midtones and shadows), so it's logical that the dynamic range is reduced then.
I was impressed by the resolution of the Zuiko 28/3.5 too when I had it, but not by the general rendering. I generally prefer the vivid look of Zeiss lenses over lenses that look like they "compress" the DR.
You're probably right and I'm not surprised. This is the first lens I've had that manages to be low contrast in quite the same way - some of the other lower contrast lenses give it away in a different way, with visible glow, a visible veil, or low resolution across the entire image.
Overall, I also prefer the transparent look of the Zeiss lenses I've used, but I also like the idea of a 28mm that I can use without having to stop down to f/8 or f/11 for better corners. I'm sure there are other lenses that do this without sacrificing all the contrast, but they're probably out of my budget for the foreseeable future.
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