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Re: [OM] Zuiko 50mm f1.2 cost?

Subject: Re: [OM] Zuiko 50mm f1.2 cost?
From: "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:58:00 -0500 (CDT)
On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:43:36 -0700, Conrad Vogel wrote:

>My apologies if this has been discussed recently, but why is a 50mm f1.2 
>worth $275 and a 50mm f1.8 worth $20?

supply and demand for starters

>Is it really a spectacular lens?

It is a great lens, and those extra two stops make a real difference
shoting in low light situations. I primarily shoot basketball with a
50, and that 1.2 is a sweetie in dark HS gyms.
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B.B. Bean                                       bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Bean & Bean Cotton Co                                   
http://www.beancotton.com
Peach Orchard,



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