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Re: [OM] 50mm f1.4 lens

Subject: Re: [OM] 50mm f1.4 lens
From: "Dirk Wright" <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2000 15:51:19 EST
>I have the option of buying a 50mm f1.4 in the UK for £35.00 - this 
seems to
>be a good price. 
>

yeah, I'd agree with that.

>Should there be anything else to consider apart from the condition of 
the
>lens? 
>

Is it multicoated? S/N over 1 million is very desirable. see the FAQ if 
you don't know how to tell. 

>What are the advantages over the 50mm f1.8 if it is not a silly 
question?
>

The 50mm/f1.4mc (S/N > 1 million) is better than the corresponding 
Leica lens, and almost as good as the Zuiko 50mm/f1.2, based on Modern 
Photo tests and Gary Reese's tests. 

Be seeing you.


Dirk Wright

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