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Re: [OM] Best choice for a Zuiko Windfall

Subject: Re: [OM] Best choice for a Zuiko Windfall
From: ALEXSCIFI@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 18:07:00 EST
Go for Zuiko glass--they aren't making anymore of them! Used 3rd party lenses 
will always be available, and used OM4s are common.

Alex

In a message dated 2000-02-05 4:43:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< Theres a good chance I'll have a modest ($1000-1500) windfall next
 week. While some people would be tempted to waste this kind of money
 on paying off mortgages, investments, or trips for the family, I have
 every intention of spending it wisely: on camera gear.
 
 I'm looking at three possible purchases:
 
 1) Tokina or Tamron 300/2.8 - would replace my Zuiko 300/4.5 for
 baseball season, helping me fight the low light problem that plagues
 my spring and summer evenings. Might possibly get used for nature
 shots, but I rarely use over 200 except for the occasional shot.
 
 2) Zuiko 35-80/2.8 - would fill the gap I currently have between 38
 and 100 (with the obvious exception of several 50s), would be great
 for basketball (I currently shoot primarily at 100mm,occassionally
 with the 50or 135), and could replace my 35-70/3.5-4.5 for a walking
 around/vacation/news/party lens.
 
 3) New Om-4T - my last new camera purchase was in 1981 when I bought
 my OM-1n. My current 4T (bought used), while reliable, has been rode
 hard and put up wet, and shows it. A new 4T would also let me shoot
 with a pair of 4Ts
 
 What do you see as the pros and cons of these purchases?
 
 BBB. >>

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