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Re: [OM] OM-4Ti and OM-1 accessories opinions wanted...

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-4Ti and OM-1 accessories opinions wanted...
From: Paul Van Tuyl <olympusguy@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 07:57:41 -0500
We have pre-owned F280s. They are only $30 more than the T32s. Paul.

PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi Sean:
>
> > The price difference for a 2nd hand T32 and new F280 (no one
> >  seems to want to sell these 2nd hand!!) is about 2:1 (i.e. the T32 is
> >  1/2 the price of the F280) and I've gotta justify that.
>
> Might be an artifact of your local market.  The T-32 is more common since it
> most likely had a larger production run.  I see them selling in the US for
> about $30 less than like condition F280 's, which are widely available.  The
> T-32 is way more versatile, IMHO.
>
> > How do the Tamrons, Tokina's, etc. compare to Zuiko??
>
> Search the archives (using the various brand names as keywords) for lots of
> previous discussion on individual lenses.  Or look over published independent
> lens tests from the late 1970's and 1980's.  Note that you have to compare a
> particular lens, not a brand name.  Marketing likes to get us to think in
> brand names.  Beware to those who succumb to its spells.  It is the perfect
> social remedy for those who don't want to form their own conclusions from
> primary sources or personal testing.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
>
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