Well said, Andrew. Some desirable Zuiko lenses have come into my hands over
the years, and while it is nice to have acquired them at attractive prices,
the process of putting them on the body and using them was "instructive".
Cathartic, even (there's a word especially for you). And the feeling,
having passed them on to other even more appreciative list members, is even
better.
--
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Andrew Fildes
Sent: 02 April 2008 08:36
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Zuiko 24-40mm f4 has arrived
It goes like this -
Whatever else it is, it's a lens. Go out and use it. Get some photons
through it.
When the novelty wears off - anything from a week to a year, get it
serviced.
It'll be easier to part with then, even if only for a while.
And John should be feeling a lot better by then too if he has to go under.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 02/04/2008, at 10:50 AM, Paul Yates wrote:
> It is quite a dilemma. I have, unwittingly, through the purchase of
> this lens, been saddled with the responsibility of deciding its fate.
> I can feel the eyes of the OM community but at the same time I have
> withdrawal symptoms at the first thought of parting with this lens
> (even if it is only for a few weeks).
>
> I know what "the right thing to do" is, but I fear I will not sleep
> for however many weeks the lens is gone.
>
> I guess I am looking for a "guarantee" but it is impossible to
> guarantee something that cannot be valued.
>
> This is all weighing on me much more than I could have imagined.
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