I have to completely agree. I was lucky enough to get a Zuiko 135mm f3.5
for #25 with its case in absolutely perfect condition from a small
camera shop in Durham. I've loved it ever since. I'd never given it a
good try until I visited the International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in
June. The results were absolutely stunning. I love it.
All the best,
Gareth.
Given that GBP40 - 50 is the going rate for a good to mint 3.5 Zuikos and there
seem to be plenty about, there can't be much mileage in looking for
alternatives? Wish I could find an MC one, though.
The 3.5 Zuiko must count as one of the greatest secondhand bargains, given its standard
of construction and performance. 2.8s seem to be "unjustifiably" more expensive
on average, given the marginal benefits. Of course this is because of supply in the
second - hand chain, and they are much rarer, but a 3.5 will not disappoint.
Julian
from: Roger Wesson <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 11:09:16
to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
subject: Re: [OM] Those other 135mm lenses
I had a Soligor 135/2.8, which I got fairly cheaply. It had loads of
muck on the rear element but once I'd cleaned it up it was not an
unacceptable performer. However, it fell apart after a few months use
and the Zuiko 135/3.5 I bought to replace it is a far, far superior
lens, and much better value for money - I paid 10 pounds for the Soligor
and 40 pounds for the Zuiko.
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