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Re: [OM] Lenses

Subject: Re: [OM] Lenses
From: Jay Maynard <jmaynard@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 20:20:25 -0600
On Wed, Dec 13, 2000 at 08:09:12PM -0600, Chip Stratton wrote:
> The  50mm f/2 wouldn't be mistaken for a coal rock, it is a relatively
> expensive macro lens which also makes a fine normal lens.

The one drawback to the 50/2 is its size; even though it's smaller and
lighter than most other macros, it's still big for an OM normal lens.

> I would reiterate that the mercury  batteries for the OM1n are not really
> that hard to find and should not deter you from getting one if you want an
> all mechanical marvel like the OM1n.

Indeed, and if you're really concerned, you can get a John H CLA and
modification to take care of the problem, or a CRIS adapter (I have one of
the latter, and it works fine).

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