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Olympus 45mm v. Olympus 75mm

Started May 8, 2013 | Discussions thread
Anders W
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Re: Olympus 45mm v. Olympus 75mm
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BingoCharlie wrote:

I would note that the 75mm is outstanding for distant landscapes.  It's sharp edge-to-edge and distant objects still have great micro-contrast and dimensionality.  So many lenses seem to flatten everything at infinity.  This lens is good enough to retain the subtle gradations of color, light, and shadow that make landscapes stand out.

I haven't used mine for landscapes much yet. Nevertheless, I am sure you are perfectly right. I know that the focal length as such is sometimes just perfect when you want to cut out a particular area from a broader scene. And its micro-contrast as well as edge-to-edge sharpness are outstanding, which of course is a particular asset for scenes like this.

Of course, for nearby landscapes the lens is crap because you can't fit much into the frame.

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