I think the $7763 might be a bit of an exageration. I have seen a
store on the net advertising a price of $4269 - perhaps they are very
generous and sell it for no profit? 8-)
Is it worth it? to a pro I would say yes - the $4k not the $7k. I
have to say that mine produces images unlike any of my other lenses.
The closest to it - specification wise - would be the 135mm f2.8. I
have no complaints about this lens, it is a fine little performer but
the 180mm f2 just blows it away. Apart from being as sharp, possibly
sharper than the Zuiko 90mm f2, there is a 'flavour' 'bokeh' to
images it produces that is just not matched by any of my other
lenses.
It IS worth every penny of the $2000 someone just paid for one.
Think of it this way, That sort of money might get you a high end
computer with all the bells and whistles. In 5 years or sooner it
would be nearly worthless. A 180mm f2 will most likely retain it's
value ($2000) or appreciate.
Giles
> >Frank & Company, just to clarify; the lens I have is new in the box
> >(steel case) with 2 keys and has never been used. The $3800 asking price
> >is less than the dealer cost of $4269, and the suggested retail of $7763.
> >Even the B&H guys don't have one of these! I doubt seriously if I had any
> >affect on the sale of the other person's lens. Paul.
>
>
>
> And I was scared of spending $150 (us) on a 200/2.8.
>
> Who are these people who can afford to spend that kind of money on this type
> of lens? Is it THAT good? Will it compose the picture by itself? Ah! it
> must be autofocus--that's it! No? Oh, it comes with a OM-4Ti attached! I
> knew there was something special about a $7700 lens.
>
> Ken Norton
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