Hi Alan,
I don't think that the Zuiko is an ED lens, but it does perform very well wide
open. You will need a sturdy tripod to get good reuslts form this or any other
300
lens, although I have gotten decent results handholding with very fast film.
(shootting at 1/1000 - 1/2000.) I purchased mine used about six months ago for
$275.00. The glass and mechanics are in perfect shape, but cosmetically it
shows a
fair amount of use. Finding one for $250 would be tough I think, I felt that
even
with the cosmetic condition of mine it was a good price. The going range for one
in EX or better condition is probably in the $375 - $450 range. You might want
to
look at aftermarket lenses. Tamron has a f5.6 adaptall that you can probably get
with the OM adapter for about $200 - $250. I would guess that Sigma, Tokina, and
Vivatar have something similar as well.
Jim Couch
Alan wrote:
> Is the 300mf4.5 lens an ED lens. I'm looking for a 300ish lens (400 would be
> just as good). I would like the lens to perform well wide open and be at least
> 5.6 (but prefer 4.5). The catch is cost. I'd like to keep the cost to $250 or
> $300 for the lens -- any suggestions (zuiko or other brand ?)
>
> Alan
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