Hi Tom,
Blast Zuikoholism, anyway! Dental problems or no, I'll take the
camera. I hope it's not sold.
Regards,
John
Tom Scales wrote:
>
> Dan,
>
> I admit I am selling mine, but not because there is a glut or because it
> isn't a fine lens. I just don't use it enough. If you do much architecture
> work, I think it would be indispensable. If you don't, and I don't, it's
> cool, but a little pricey to just have on your shelf. I, as everybody
> knows, have full shelves, but recently decided that it made more sense to
> just owned what I regularly use. That's why my shift was for sale.
>
> As for using it as a regular prime, no, that's not a good idea. It's not an
> automative lens, so you have to manually stop it down, prior to taking the
> picture. Not exactly simple or intuitive. Since a 35/2.8 is relatively
> cheap, I'd go that route.
>
> My 2cents
>
> Tom
>
> > I just did a peek at eBay and there was no less than three
> > 35/2.8 Zuiko Shift lenses for sale (I was looking for a
> > 35/2.8 bargain). So why are people dumping this lens all
> > at the same time? Did someone find a cache of these lenses
> > in some warehouse? Is it a buyer's market for this lens
> > now? I actually have no use for this lens now, but I could
> > invest in one if others think it will become a collector's
> > item some day. :-) Would the 35 shift version make a good
> > substitute for a 35 prime?
> > -Dan
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