Wrote Carl May:
>I have been using a 90mm Series 1 Vivitar macro lens for occasional short
>telephoto shots. My only non-Zuiko; decent results off a tripod, but a bit
>heavy and fat. Other than that, I don't have anything between 50 and 135.
>Now there is an opportunity to buy a used 85/2 Zuiko for US $175. I bought
>another lens from this person, and it is perfect, so I imagine his claim of
>near-mint for the 85 is accurate. Is this a good current price from a private
>party in the U.S.? More importantly, would I be getting any capabilities or
>advantages I can't get with the Vivitar?
I cannot expound on the price (different currencies and all that) but prices
should differ between MC and non-MC versions. Advantages are, as you
say, lower weight and bulk but also that it is a lovely lens, one of the
best in
the OM line. See to it that you get the original shade.
Vänliga hälsningar/Best regards
Lars Bergquist
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