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RE: [OM] Vivitar series 1 28/f1.9

Subject: RE: [OM] Vivitar series 1 28/f1.9
From: "Harridge, Wayne" <Wayne.Harridge@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:45:22 +0800
Dylan wrote:

> 
> I've just come across a nice OM2 with attached 
> vivitar series 1 28mm f1.9 lens, all for A$395. My 
> quandary is that I want the body (my SO is not so 
> keen on the OM1 I got her as she is used to auto 
> mode)but not the lens, but the dealer wants $299 
> for the body only (or $250 for the lens only)! I 
> know the series 1 are supposed to be nice, and it 
> sure is fast, and probably even has nice bokeh 
> having 8 blades and all, but 28mm just isn't my 
> cup of tea. I do have a serviceable 28, but I only 
> ever use it caving when I don't want to get my 
> preferred lenses muddy.
> Getting to the point, what do people around here 
> think the lens is worth (glass was perfect, 
> 8 mechanically)? If I could get maybe $200 for it 
> then I would consider getting the package.
> TIA

$AU395 seems to be the "standard" price for an OM-2 in Oz !

I know of one for sale with 35mm f2.8 Zuiko at that price, also saw another
(black 2N beautiful condition) with 50mm f1.4 Zuiko for $AU398.  I very much
doubt whether you would get $AU200 for a 28mm f1.9 Vivitar in Oz, eg I
bought a 28mm f2 Vivitar close focus for $AU24 at a pawn shop.  If the
dealer really thought he could get $AU250 for the lens, he should be able to
sell the body to you for $AU200.

Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Louvre/6152/ 
  

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