At 04:53 AM 6/19/1998 EDT, you wrote:
>The 135's have lost inflation adjusted value (used) over the last decade. My
>take is that there were produced in very large quantities and are now slow
>movers. The 100 has appreciated slightly and the 85 significantly, thus
>indicating the 100's were either produced in greater quantity than the 85's,
>or the 85 has a higher demand to supply ratio than the 100's and especially
>the 135's. Nothing profound here - just an analysis which shows no relation
>to cost of manufacturing.
>
>Gary Reese
Hi Gary,
I imagine you're right. I think back to the "pre-zoom" days when a 35, 50,
and 135 were sort of the "complete" amateur's kit. The 135 now suffers from
80-200 zoom-itis.
Joel
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