At 10:41 PM 5/15/1998 EDT, Carl wrote:
>I have been using a 90mm Series 1 Vivitar macro lens for occasional short
>telephoto shots. My only non-Zuiko; decent results off a tripod, but a bit
>heavy and fat. Other than that, I don't have anything between 50 and 135.
>Now there is an opportunity to buy a used 85/2 Zuiko for US $175. I bought
>another lens from this person, and it is perfect, so I imagine his claim of
>near-mint for the 85 is accurate. Is this a good current price from a
private
>party in the U.S.? More importantly, would I be getting any capabilities or
>advantages I can't get with the Vivitar?
>
>Carl May
>
Carl,
While you might not earn any bragging rights on the list, I think $175 for
even an EXC 85/f2 is a good price. I paid around $225 for an EXC+ from
KEH. If it were me, I wouldn't hesitate.
Joel
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