Samu,
The best source of information is a combination of Skip Williams' ebay
history (www.skipwilliams.com) and the used dealers like www.keh.com
Here's the averages from Skip's data for the items you quote:
$543 - 90mm f/2 macro MC (only seven in the sample)
$445 - 100mm f/2 MC (only four in the sample)
$1888 - 180mm f/2 MC (only two in the sample)
$2099 - 250mm f/2 MC (only one in the sample)
$292 - Olympus 1.4X teleconverter (only two in the sample)
The data doesn't reflect SC vs. MC. They're all rare, so the statistics
don't work, but let's face it, they're expensive. I own the first 2, but
not the last three, as a lens in the $2000 range overwhelms me. OK, I'm
trying to buy a 350/2.8, but it does overwhelm me.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Samu Mielonen" <ex@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 10:11 AM
Subject: [OM] Zuiko lenses - a BEGINNER question
> I've been lurking on this list for only a while, but
> now that I've noticed that my 24mm and 50mm aren't enough
> I need to ask all you Zuiko experts something.
>
> I've been looking at getting a single focal lenght 90+ mm
> lens for my OM-4Ti.
>
> Unfortunately the ones available here in Finland are almost
> always quite slow (the used ones) or outrageously expensive
> (the new ones).
>
> So, does anybody know what are commong going prices used/new
> for the following lenses and what are the chances of finding
> them (esp. on the net):
>
> 90mm f/2 macro MC
> 100mm f/2 MC
> 180mm f/2 MC
> 250mm f/2 MC
> Olympus 1.4X teleconverter
>
> Also, if anybody has ever seen or ... behold actually used,
> one of the following:
>
> Tamron SP 80-200mm f/2.8 ED IF
> Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X
> Vivitar Series 1 90mmm f/2.5 macro
>
> I'd appreciate any comments as to the pricing, availability,
> characteristics, etc of the above lenses.
>
> I really need one tele (I think :)
>
> best regards,
> Samu
>
> PS Also, having the standard OM-4Ti screen, I would like to
> have something much brighter. What would be the best choice
> for maximum brightness and ease of seeing under low light
> conditions?
>
>
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