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Re: [OM] 40/2

Subject: Re: [OM] 40/2
From: PCACala@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 23:09:21 EDT
Paul S. writes:

<< Well, it was fairly cheap when it was new (not sure how it's price 
compared 
to the 50/1.8. Market forces have driven up the prices ridiculously in recent 
years. >>

Lowest ever Dealer Cost on the 40mm f/2 in the US was $84.95 in August, 1985. 
 At the same time, the 50mm f/1.8 was $60.75  

The highest price I've ever heard paid for a 40mm f/2 used is $539, versus 
$53 for a 50mm f/1.8 (Info on higher priced transactions welcomed).

Gary Reese
Las Vegas, NV

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