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Re: [OM] NEED HELP OF ZUIKO 40mm/F2 PANCAKE LENS OWNERS

Subject: Re: [OM] NEED HELP OF ZUIKO 40mm/F2 PANCAKE LENS OWNERS
From: "C.H.Ling-Accura" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:49:00 +0800
Cc: <oiwert@xxxxxxx>
Any pay is not normal on this lens, the focusing should be similar to any
50/1.8, too loose or pay indicates drying up of grease. The normal ebay
price was around $400-500 for an excellent plus one. Don't know anything
special on this lens, just check the optics and infinity focusing.

C.H.Ling

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Need help of Zuiko 40 mm/F2 pancake lens owners/users :
>
>
> I am about to purchase a used 40mm/F2 pancake lens.
> Lems is in perfect shape for all optics, lenses as well as
> aperture and focussing
> functions (A-).
>
> The only problems where I need your comparison to your own lens are :
> a.) There is about 0.5 mm play vertical to the optical axis between the
> aperture ring and the bajonet mount, as well as less play between the
> focussing ring and the bajonet mount.
> Is this a typical Zuiko 40mm phenomenon ?
>
> b.) the focussing ring moves easier than on any other Zuiko I own
> c.) I couldn´t find a white stamp on the backside for the production date
>
> Is there any other special thing I should obeye on this lens ?
> What are the LAST typical market prices ?
>
> Please let me know what you think as soon as possible
>
> Many thanks in advance from the second Iwert on the list
>
> PLease reply with copy offline to oiwert@xxxxxxx


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