At 9:31 PM -0700 4/5/01, Gary Reese wrote:
Dirk W. asks:
<< So this is an indication that both of these lenses have rare earth
glass elements? I assume this either adds to thier value or at least
thier worth
in our eyes? >>
That is up to knowledgable buyers . . .
I just uncovered the same situation of an early rare earth variety vs. a
later non-radioactive variety in the Minolta MC 58mm f/1.2 Rokkor-PG vs.
Minolta MC 58mm f/1.2 Rokkor-X. I don't think that has been documented
before. I once sold the latter in 9 condition for $275, although recent
market value is $175-200. I just put on eBay the former in 9- condition
with a description revealing the existance of rare earth elements. Plus
I have a paired SQF comparison of the two - which apparently has a more
noticable performance difference than in the Zuikos. I'll see how buyers
react. It is generally the Japanese collectors who seek these
variations, although 9- is below many collectors threshold. It's not
like the 55mm f/1.2 G.Zuiko silver snout or Rokkor-PG lenses are rare,
although we still need to determine if all silver snouts are
radioactive. I doubt that is the case with the 50mm f/1.4 G.Zuiko.
Might be interesting to contemplate the M-1 with M series 50mm f/1.4
purchase. That was a radioactive Zuiko on that camera.
Also, are there radioactive Pen series lenses? Look for that telltale
yellow . . .
Gary Reese
Las Vegas, NV
I want to hear the explanation of the owner of one of these lenses
explain to the airline security people why he is wearing lead shorts.
Winsor
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California, USA
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