Olympus E-500 DSLR reviewed

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Alistair @ Jan 22nd 2006 2:42PM

F/2.0 is significantly faster than f/2.8, but the advantage in speed and DOF is neatly negated by the smaller sensor. However, you're misinformed about the the Olympus 7-14mm. 7mm (equivalent to 14mm on a 35mm, or 9mm on an APS-C camera) is significantly wider than 16mm on a full-frame. Also, it sells for $1569 at B&H, which is pricier than Canon's 16-35mm at $1399, but not by a whole lot. Sure, it's a stop slower, and lacks USM, but it's pretty reasonable for what you get. You can't get a wider rectilinear zoom without getting an EF-S type reduced image circle lens, or the slow and bulky Sigma 12-24mm. I'm a Canon shooter, but there's plenty to disparage about Olympus without resorting to making things up.

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