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One zoom or two? (14-140mm mk 2)

Started Dec 29, 2015 | Discussions thread
OP maggiemole Senior Member • Posts: 1,988
Re: One zoom or two? (14-140mm mk 2)

photofan1986 wrote:

Ok, here is my take. I had the 14-140II twice, and sold it twice. I compared it to my 14-45 and oly 40-150, and wondered if the 14-140 could replace them. Well, unfortunately, for me the answer was no. The 14-45 is definitely sharper across the frame and the zoom range. And the 40-150 is better, too.

Don't get me wrong, the 14-140 is not a bad lens, but if ultimate IQ is your goal, keep the 14-45. Oh and I had focusing issues with the second 14-140, but this can happen with any lens.

Oh dear, photofan, that puts me back to my quandary. Thank you for telling me, though. I might just have time to carry out some comparisons with my copies before I pack, and you make me think I should find the traditional brick wall.

Maggie

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