Hi Lee
I see that you must be a happy man and a proud owner of the 90/2 and pls
feedback us the results.
By the way, does it having any ED lens like the 100/2?
Looking the the price tag of 28K yen, it must be of the earlier batch, as
for the current one the price should be of at least 52K yen and above. My
heavy Vivitar series 1 105/2.5 Macro is also having focusing barrrel but
having only 52mm filter size just a bit smaller than the Zuiko.
If your are keen to take more Macro shoots but unable to understand from the
Jap. version booklet tips, I suggest you to check out from the library
books on Macro Photography. Very important for macro photography is based on
your experience / judgement you need to bracket your shots either + or -.
Have fun...
Cheers
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: tmlee [mailto:clairetm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 1:40 PM
To: Zuikies & Zuikettes
Cc: Brian Huber; Jimmy Tan; Jim Teo; giap; ecs amkoc; Amiruddin
Shahabuddin; Heng Cheng Meng; cassie@xxxxxxxx
Subject: .......Zuiko 90/2 Macro.....
Dear All,
For those of U who are not in the know, I mail ordered a Zuiko 90/2 Mac lens
from "Midwest Photo Exchange" in Columbus, Ohio , USA.......
Rushed to the huge postal HQ here yesterday 5th Jan ( Its really huge and
expensive looking bldg, should have taken some pics there to test the lens)
but reached there at closing time ... rats !!!! The uniformed customs
officers patiently told me from behind expensive looking closed shutters, I
would have to return tomorrow.....
Collected the parcel today and opened it with my son......
Yes, everything is fine (phew) ..... except for the damn US$20 customs tax
....which I couldn't get the slightest possibility of him waiving it !!!
The lens is excellent to mint condition , glass perfect with the nicest
greenish reflection in its coating.. The focussing barrel is huge altho the
real glass carrying barrel is small at only 55mm filter size..... I wonder
why ?
It came in a nice gold and black box in excellent condition.....
Had International Warranty / instructions / price tag in Japanese 28,000 yen
/ a booklet of tips solely on macro applications and recommendations.... etc
...
I am most pleased.....
except for one thing......
Its all in Japanese !!!!!!!
Peace
TMLee
...anyone here knows Jap... or have the English version ?
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