Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner, and easily bests the Zuiko with respect to corner resolution and corner contrast at these apertures. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems). Hence, the Tamron 17/3.5 thread. Is this lens for everyone? Maybe not, but why hang around this thread if you don\'t like the lens?
In the meantime, I\'ll continue to visit the OM 18/3.5 thread and view/comment on the lovely photos, rather than pollute the thread with disparaging comments about the lens.
BTW, the Tamron is exactly 20g heavier than the Zuiko, the Tamron has a diameter and length of 70mm x 45mm, whereas the Zuiko has a diameter and length of 75mm x 43mm
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner, and easily bests the Zuiko with respect to corner resolution and corner contrast at these apertures. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems). Hence, the Tamron 17/3.5 thread. Is this lens for everyone? Maybe not, but why hang around this thread if you don\'t like the lens?
In the meantime, I\'ll continue to visit the OM 18/3.5 thread and view/comment on the lovely photos, rather than pollute the thread with disparaging comments about the lens.
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner, and easily bests the Zuiko with respect to corner resolution and corner contrast at these apertures. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems). Hence, the Tamron 17/3.5 thread. Is this lens for everyone? Maybe not, but why hang around this thread if you don\'t like the lens?
In the meantime, I\'ll continue to visit the OM 18/3.5 thread and view/comment on the lovely photos, rather than pollute the thread with disparaging comments on the lens.
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner, and easily bests the Zuiko with respect to corner resolution and corner contrast at these apertures. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems). Hence, the Tamron 17/3.5 thread. Is this lens for everyone? Maybe not, but why hang around this thread if you don\'t like the lens?
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner, and easily bests the Zuiko with respect to corner resolution and corner contrast at these apertures. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems).
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner. The same cannot be said for the Zuiko. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron. Also keep in mind the Tamron\'s focal length advantage. Chop it down to 18mm and it is only that much stronger.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems).
Ed, I don\'t know when the test was done, but here are the results:
At f8 and f11, where I use the Tamron 95% of the time, it is consistent in resolution from centre to corner. The same cannot be said for the Zuiko. Also notice the extreme vignetting of the Zuiko as compared to the Tamron.
The Zuiko is not a POS, of course, and I have seen plenty of excellent images taken with that lens. It is just not worth 5x as much money to me (and several others, it seems).
