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Re: [OM] Need help

Subject: Re: [OM] Need help
From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 21:01:00 +0000
Buy the 180mm f2, you have a 50mm macro.

Giles

> Dear Olympians,
> 
> after I got used to the view of the voluptuous forms of an blonde supermodel 
> with slim waist in an window of our city (no I'm not living in Amsterdam 
> and I'm talking of the 180mm/2.0 Zuiko) another threat to my finacial
> (mental?) health apeared, an 50mm/2.0 MACRO Zuiko.
> 
> My first impression on sight was, what a fat piece. But after I had it
> in my hand, I noticed the relative low weight it has (as often, a
> relative small size let voluptuous forms look fat). Focusing was
> exeptional smooth, due to the big focusing ring and perfect mechanics,
> comparable to the 100mm/2.0 Zuiko. Actualy the focusing was better then
> the 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko I own. It was posible to use the bright lens
> with the split image and microprism focusing aid, even at 1:2.
> The general appearance on an OM body was, a little bit big for an body
> without addons.
> 
> The asking price for this lens, in good condition with only minimal
> brassing, is 850,- DM ~ US$ 480. Is this price ok?
> I already own an 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko in nearly perfect mint condition
> which I use for slide copying and general photography. The 50mm/2.0
> MACRO Zuiko is definitly more complicated to use for slide copying, any
> experiances with it?
> Should I trade in the 3.5 against the 2.0 (don't I have other problems
> <g>)?
> Am I decadent?
> 
> Richard
> 
> ps Interested in my 50mm/3.5 MACRO Zuiko? More info on request by privat
> e-mail.
> 
> pps I had to used the word voluptuous so often, because I was so lucky
> to master the spelling, good that I don't have to pronounce it correctly
> here ;-)
> 
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