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Olympus 14-150 II f4 vs Panasonic 14-140 II f3.5

Started Apr 18, 2015 | Discussions thread
TN Args
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Re: Change in optics for new Olympus 14-150mm
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Henry Richardson wrote:

TomFid wrote:

They only tested the Mk I, but as I understand it, the optical design didn't change.

According to this post and link to an article the optical design did change:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/55603475

I saw that too, but OTOH the Olympus company info shows exactly the same optical layout (with a slight change in labeling of special elements) and exactly the same MTF curves.

I eventually concluded that it is most likely a surface coatings update, and possibly, at most, a minor re-profile of one or two lens elements, unless they have adopted new names for the same lens technologies.

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