Hey guys, I don't think anyone is buying the 180/2.0 for the suggested retail
price! There are some around though for dealer cost, I do believe! Paul.
Giles wrote:
> I think the $7763 might be a bit of an exageration. I have seen a
> store on the net advertising a price of $4269 - perhaps they are very
> generous and sell it for no profit? 8-)
>
> Is it worth it? to a pro I would say yes - the $4k not the $7k. I
> have to say that mine produces images unlike any of my other lenses.
> The closest to it - specification wise - would be the 135mm f2.8. I
> have no complaints about this lens, it is a fine little performer but
> the 180mm f2 just blows it away. Apart from being as sharp, possibly
> sharper than the Zuiko 90mm f2, there is a 'flavour' 'bokeh' to
> images it produces that is just not matched by any of my other
> lenses.
>
> It IS worth every penny of the $2000 someone just paid for one.
> Think of it this way, That sort of money might get you a high end
> computer with all the bells and whistles. In 5 years or sooner it
> would be nearly worthless. A 180mm f2 will most likely retain it's
> value ($2000) or appreciate.
>
> Giles
>
> > >Frank & Company, just to clarify; the lens I have is new in the box
> > >(steel case) with 2 keys and has never been used. The $3800 asking price
> > >is less than the dealer cost of $4269, and the suggested retail of $7763.
> > >Even the B&H guys don't have one of these! I doubt seriously if I had any
> > >affect on the sale of the other person's lens. Paul.
> >
> >
> >
> > And I was scared of spending $150 (us) on a 200/2.8.
> >
> > Who are these people who can afford to spend that kind of money on this type
> > of lens? Is it THAT good? Will it compose the picture by itself? Ah! it
> > must be autofocus--that's it! No? Oh, it comes with a OM-4Ti attached! I
> > knew there was something special about a $7700 lens.
> >
> > Ken Norton
>
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