I know where there is a new in the box 180/2.0 at a give away price!
Giles wrote:
> Buy the 180mm f2, you have a 50mm macro.
>
> Giles
>
> > Dear Olympians,
> >
> > after I got used to the view of the voluptuous forms of an blonde supermodel
> > with slim waist in an window of our city (no I'm not living in Amsterdam
> > and I'm talking of the 180mm/2.0 Zuiko) another threat to my finacial
> > (mental?) health apeared, an 50mm/2.0 MACRO Zuiko.
> >
> > My first impression on sight was, what a fat piece. But after I had it
> > in my hand, I noticed the relative low weight it has (as often, a
> > relative small size let voluptuous forms look fat). Focusing was
> > exeptional smooth, due to the big focusing ring and perfect mechanics,
> > comparable to the 100mm/2.0 Zuiko. Actualy the focusing was better then
> > the 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko I own. It was posible to use the bright lens
> > with the split image and microprism focusing aid, even at 1:2.
> > The general appearance on an OM body was, a little bit big for an body
> > without addons.
> >
> > The asking price for this lens, in good condition with only minimal
> > brassing, is 850,- DM ~ US$ 480. Is this price ok?
> > I already own an 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko in nearly perfect mint condition
> > which I use for slide copying and general photography. The 50mm/2.0
> > MACRO Zuiko is definitly more complicated to use for slide copying, any
> > experiances with it?
> > Should I trade in the 3.5 against the 2.0 (don't I have other problems
> > <g>)?
> > Am I decadent?
> >
> > Richard
> >
> > ps Interested in my 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko? More info on request by privat
> > e-mail.
> >
> > pps I had to used the word voluptuous so often, because I was so lucky
> > to master the spelling, good that I don't have to pronounce it correctly
> > here ;-)
> >
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