IRRC the 24 f2.8, 100mm f2.8, and 35-70mm f3.6 came with both a hood and
case. The 35mm shift, 200mm f5, and 75-150mm came with cases. The 50mm f1.8
came in a box without a case nor hood. Indeed finding a 50mm f1.8 case is
more difficult than finding either wide angle or tele lenses.
The early cases seem to be slightly better made than the latter ones
(different vinyl/faux leather). The bags are the most useful. I believe one
or two of the used lenses I bought much later had the hood and bag in the
box with the lens.
Jeff Keller
-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Steinman [mailto:Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 9:49 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Were any hoods or cases included with OM lens purchase?
> From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> It's interesting then that the cases and hoods didn't survive until the
> used lenses were sold to me. Maybe sold separately for a greater
> return.
Probably less money-grubbing than you suspect.
All new Olympus lenses I've ever purchased came with a case or a pouch. I
generally have little need for them, and set them aside, and either include
them when I get rid of the lens, or (more likely) offer them free for cost
of shipping on this list.
:::: Jan Steinman, EcoReality Co-op ::::
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