Re: [OM] Does the 50mm f1.8 open to f2? the 50mm f1.2 open to f1.4?

[O. Candemir]

> I think I want an f1.2 but my Jiminy Cricket is chirping "is the $400
> or so that this lens is going for now worth the 2 stops?"
> (Or is it really 1.5 stops? - hence my question.)  Yes, I know
> Skip Williams' data says the average price is $260, but dealers
> and recent auctions are asking for and getting more. And
> I haven't yet got to the dumpster diving stage of Zuikoholism,
> like those of you putting together those $1100 kits with those
> really cheap 90mm f2.0s. ;-)
>
> - Parzival

The 1.2 is a joy to look at. What a reason to get it huh? I had to have one 
just because I love the 50mm focal length and is the fastest lens in the 
entire current Zuiko lineup. I've had two 55/1.2 before it but the 49mm 
filter ring size together with that heavy multicoated glass gives the 
50/1.2 an indescribable aura that I just absolutely love.
Get them while you can. I've heard rumours that the production of these and 
other Zuiko's has ceased.
Oben


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