Back in the late 70s and 80s, my kit was a Vivitar 28/2.5, Zuiko
35-70/3.6 and Tokina RMC 80-200/4 and I thought that pretty much covered
everything I could want except a longer telephoto. Since getting back on
the photography bandwagon and acquiring a case of Zuikoholism, I've
acquired Zuiko and other lenses covering the 18-35mm range several
different ways. My first 'super-wide was a 21/3.5 (that Dan has now) and
a 24/2.8 was next. If I had to travel with only one lens wider than
35mm, I think it would be the 24mm, wide enough for most WA travel uses
and not particularly hard to use. The 18 and 21 are wonderful lenses,
but more specialized and requiring more attention and slower.
Coincidently ;-) , I have an extra 24/2.8 for sale, a pretty silvernose.
It has only subtle signs of use on the silver nose and the aperture
ring. It has what appears to be a small sliver of blackening paint that
flaked off and fell on an inner element. Since it is small and black, it
doesn't affect images. All other coatings, functions perfect. What makes
this one special is that it can come with everything! The hard case is
in good shape with no marks, scuffs or white showing through but with a
couple of subtle indentations where it spent too long up against a strap
or some such in a camera bag. The original metal hood in its place in
the top of the case and it has original caps. Tom has an EX silvernose
for member price of $149. Add case and hood and I'm asking $169
There is also an add-on that the buyer or a collector might like. I have
a box for this lens, marked H.ZUIKO AUTO-W F2.8 f=24mm with original
instruction sheet and even the corrugated cardboard packing material.
What is special about the box is that the serial # is blank, so you can
fill in the number of this or another, possibly mint, lens, add a finer
case, and have a complete, NIB set. I don't know how people rate boxes.
This one is like you would likely have found on a dealers shelf years
ago, with a few subtle indentations that can be seen in reflected
light, but no scuffs or marks through the glossy finish, and a price
sticker from 'Wonderful Waxman' for $279.95 (Oh, now I remember why I
didn't have one of these back in the 70s!). Price sticker looks like it
may be removeable, but I haven't tried it. Listee price with the lens
$20, alone, $25.
Unquestioned satisfaction guarantee, but you pay the shipping both ways
if returned for any reason other than a flaw in my description or in
functionality. USPS Express mail likely $6.50 in US, actual cost elsewhere.
Moose
Mike wrote:
If it was a choice between the 24mm and 28mm, which lens would you take
for traveling?
Albert, i always took a 28mm because that's what i had and that's what i
could afford (and afford to lose) i used it as a "normal" lens and also
brought along a 135/3.5 (see minimalist thread) but now I have a 24mm
and definitely would choose it over the 28. It especially pairs nicely
with a small mid range zoom like the 35~70 or 35~105. My opinion only of
course.
mike
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