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Re: [OM] New boy on the block

Subject: Re: [OM] New boy on the block
From: gma <gma@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 20:31:17 -0800
Yes, welcome, John.

As to your macro question, I don't own a 50/3.5 but have heard only good
reports about it.  I do own a 90/2 macro.  It's a great lens. No bellows
needed. Gets to 1:2 w/o tubes or bellows.  A bit heavy and bulky, but
quite a lens.

George



Dave Bulger wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> Well, YOU sure know how to get on the good side of the list!  8OP
> 
> Welcome to the list, Oly World and Zuikoholism!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   John Hudson [SMTP:jahudson@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent:   Wednesday, January 20, 1999 6:53 PM
> To:     olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject:        [OM] New boy on the block
> 
> I recently signed onto this list and look forward to the conversation. I
> also recently acquired the following pieces of experienced Olympus
> equipment: OM 4T body,  28mm / 2.8,  50mm / 1.4, and 100mm / 2.8
> 
> .....I am also looking to get the 50mm / f3.5 macro and would appreciate
> any comments pro and con as to its performance. I have been told that there
> is an Olympus non-bellows 90mm / f2 macro. Is that true and how does it
> compare with the 50mm / f3.5 macro?
> 
> I have been a Leica M3 plus 35/50/90/135 user since the mid 1960s but
> decided to find a SLR as well. After much investigation the OM 4T looked
> like a pretty safe bet and I have not been disapointed. This Olympus brand
> looks like a well kept secret with superior results!
> 
> jh
> 
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