Jan Steinman wrote:
> >Spiratone 400/6.3 Mint/OM mount (odd lens, this is)
> >*Spiratone 60mm Close Focusing Tube for the 400 NIB
>
> Only one asterisk? You should really keep these together.
>
Good point. When I wrote the list I was simply taking things out of the box
and listing them. Also, I wasn't taking the lens or it's accessories too
seriously at that time. I'm loaning the T-mount out, hence the lens not
being for sale immediately.
> I had one of these, but gave it to my dad when I got a "real" 300mm.
> It's low in both sharpness and contrast, but not bad for the price.
> It originally sold (Cambridge Camera Exchange) for about $99 in the
> late 70's -- complete with the T-mount 60mm extension tube. It still
> fetches that in some used shops if in excellent condition.
>
I think I'll do some comparison shots with the Spiratone and the Zuiko
300/4.5. I'll post results here...
> What you're missing is an eyepiece adaptor that sold for only about
> $20 when purchased with the lens. It screws on in place of the
> T-mount to make a fuzzy, low-contrast telescope.
>
> My advice: give it to a student or sell it at a low price to an
> impoverished photo enthusiast. It's literally nothing compared to the
> Zuiko, but lots of fun if you have nothing better. It works great for
> high-contrast subjects, like the full moon.
I'm loaning the T-mount to another listee for awhile, and will reattach it
to the lens when it's returned. Good advice re the disposition of the lens,
but it would also make a stylish club for beating miscreants in the rougher
areas of town. <g>
Dave
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