We have pre-owned F280s. They are only $30 more than the T32s. Paul.
PCACala@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi Sean:
>
> > The price difference for a 2nd hand T32 and new F280 (no one
> > seems to want to sell these 2nd hand!!) is about 2:1 (i.e. the T32 is
> > 1/2 the price of the F280) and I've gotta justify that.
>
> Might be an artifact of your local market. The T-32 is more common since it
> most likely had a larger production run. I see them selling in the US for
> about $30 less than like condition F280 's, which are widely available. The
> T-32 is way more versatile, IMHO.
>
> > How do the Tamrons, Tokina's, etc. compare to Zuiko??
>
> Search the archives (using the various brand names as keywords) for lots of
> previous discussion on individual lenses. Or look over published independent
> lens tests from the late 1970's and 1980's. Note that you have to compare a
> particular lens, not a brand name. Marketing likes to get us to think in
> brand names. Beware to those who succumb to its spells. It is the perfect
> social remedy for those who don't want to form their own conclusions from
> primary sources or personal testing.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
>
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