Scott,
I believe that Moose was recommending either the Digital Zuiko 50mm f2/0
Macro lens or the DZ 35mm f3.5. Having owned both I can definitely second
that recommendation. I kept the 50mm having had to sell the 35mm when I got
a steal price on the 50mm (under $200). The 35mm will set you back a little
over $200 new and the 50mm will be nearer $500.
It appears you are also looking at film Zuiko's in which case the 50/1.4 you
are currently in negotiation for would not be my first choice for macro work
though I have used that model on my E-1 occasionally. Wide open performance
is not great though which is where many might wish to use it. Personally if
I was considering OM Zuikos I would look for a 50mm f3.5 Macro, they are a
real bargain and if I recall correctly many here are using them on the E
cameras.
Dan S.
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Scott Peden
Subject: [OM] Re: Mini Macro questions
Moose,
So, your suggesting a 50 mm lens. If I have a EX 25, any Zuiko 50 mm will
work, or would a Zuiko 50 mm macro work better? Specifically a 50/2?
I have a VINTAGE "OLYMPUS-ZUIKO AUTO-S" 50mm f1.4 That I have been trying to
get a fast payment to him, he doesn't take Pay Pal, he does take BidPay, Bid
Pay doesn't take my Amex credit card, so after wasting days at this, I'll
take time off work to get a stupid money order or wait 2 more weeks before
it gets here. Some auctions are a real PITA.
This not being a Macro lens, would I do better with getting an actual Macro?
I looked for 50/2 lenses, didn't see anything under 300 dollars.......and
then it was only one under $400, this is the price range I should expect?
Honestly, if this is "it" or if a 90/2 would be as good or better, please,
all of you knowledgeable folks speak up, I'll have maybe $200-250 at the
beginning of next month I can invest in my Zuikoholic fix. In the other
spectrum, the EC 1.4 is on my list as well as a good 300+ Zuiko Zoom, the
EC.1.4 can at least be used with the 40-150 I have, which hardly gets used
as it is to narrow in the close range (for most of my shooting) and not
enough zoom in the other end.
<SNIP>
Scott
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