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Re: [OM] Re: OM 4Ti and Macro Lenses

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: OM 4Ti and Macro Lenses
From: gma <gma@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 14:24:31 -0700
Oh,right, sorry. Was looking at the wrong row in the book.

george

PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi Ryan:
>
> George graciously supplied the following:
>
> > It'll [the Telescoping Auto Tube] will get you to 2:1 with the 80/4.  They
> seem to be
> >  fairly expensive used.  $150 and up I think.
>
> You will need the close up lens (actually a matched screw in element) to get
> to 2:1 with the 80mm f/4 and the Auto Tube.  It goes from about 1:2 (half life
> size) to 1.2:1 without it.  There are rarely Auto Tubes offered for sale, so
> you are at the mercy of dealer prices, which are running $195 to 199 (asking).
> The close up lenses are running $50-60 (buying price) for 10- condition.
> Perhaps it's best to buy these new, if you can afford them.  They ought to
> retain their value, as they have appreciated in value over the last decade.
> Additionally, it has been said here that the tube is being sold below what it
> costs Olympus to manufacture.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
>
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