Hi guys & gals
I said a couple of weeks ago that I'd have some more stuff for sale.
I've had photos posted on my primitive web site almost since then and
keep forgetting to post about them. See the pictures at:
<http://home.attbi.com/~chucknorcutt/wsb/html/view.cgi-photos.html-.html>
The first item is a Hoya 70-150 f3,8 zoom - $30.
This is basically new, old stock. (Bet you probably didn't even know
that Hoya ever made these). As I received it perhaps a year ago it was
new in the box, still sporting it's $250 price tag from (I would guess)
circa 1985. I've had it on a body twice for about 30 minutes to try it
out. Optically, it compares well with my Zuiko 135 f3,5. It's
multicoated, single-touch and sligtly longer, heavier and, at f3,8,
faster than my favorite lens, the Kiron 70-150 f4. Comes with original
box, papers and caps. Since it's a 3,8 it needs 55mm filters; possibly
an advantage for an Oly user. Disadvantage, like the Oly 75-150, it has
no macro mode. You'll need to carry an extension tube.
The second item is a Kiron 70-150 f4 zoom - $20.
Since I just said this was my favorite lens you're probably already
wondering why I'm selling it. Because, after nearly two years of
watching the bay I discovered another one which is in near new
condition. And at a very much higher price I might add. Kiron 80-200's
are fairly common but the 70-150's are relatively rare. This is a
multi-coated, single-touch that still works well but has some
downsides. The worst thing is a wounded filter ring which has been
straightened enough to get a filter (52mm) on but not easily. Secondly,
this lens has, in the past, had a small (2mm) patch of fungus on the
front element which has been cleaned off. There are dust and paint
flecks inside but no fungus that I can tell. Zoom, focus and diaphragm
are smooth with no zoom creep. Comes with good quality generic caps.
For optical performance wide open see the photo of my grandson at the
end of the lens photos.
The third item is a Kiron 80-200 f4,5 - $15.
These normally go for $40-50 on the bay. This one is in pretty good
cosmetic condition but, like the 70-150 above it has a couple of
minuses. Similar to the 70-150 this one also had a tiny patch of fungus
on the front element which has been cleaned off. However, I believe
there's also a tiny single spot of fungus somewhere on an inner element
along with a good quantity of dust and paint flecks. The zoom slides
very easily and will creep if tilted more than about 45 degrees from the
horizontal. Not to worry, though. This lens has a zoom lock to stop
the creep. Sometimes takes two clicks to get it to lock. Diaphragm and
focus are also free and smooth. Comes with good quality generic caps.
Multi-coated, 55mm filter and 1:4 macro mode. Despite the negatives it
still takes plenty good pictures. I'm selling this one since, like the
75-150 above, I managed to snag another one in like new condition off
the bay after lots of waiting for just the right one to come along.
It's also gotten more complicated since I just did an impulse buy of an
Oly 65-200 from a list member.
The fourth item is an Oly 85-250 f5 - $270.
This is in very nice condition with only some dust and possibly paint
flecks visible inside. I got it about two years ago along with an OM-2
and some other lenses. It was missing the tripod ring which I added new
from John H. The rubber focus ring is slightly stretched on one end so
I suspect that this lens may have been serviced at some time in the past
which required rolling the rubber back. After owning it for two years
I've discovered that it has never ventured past the back yard. This
lens absolutely demands a tripod which I rarely carry so I almost never
use it. Multi-coated, smooth operating two-touch zoom, focus and
diaphragm, built-in hood. Genuine Oly rear cap and your choice of
generic 55mm metal screw-in or Oly plastic clip-on front cap.
Buyer to pay actual USPS priority postage + tracking fee. Insurance
optional except for the Oly 85-250. All items have a 30-day, no
questions asked return privelege as long as you pay the return postage.
I pay the return postage if I have made any material mis-representation
of the condition. Payment via personal check or money order. Paypal as
long as you don't use a credit card.
Chuck Norcutt
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
781-933-7239
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