Hi Simon:
> its change to semi-collectable status was anticipated by David Kilpatrick in
> UK mag. Photon early 1998.
Collectable status and cult status were two terms used for the OM System in
the America popular photographic press some time before that, although I have
no specific references to offer.
> >> Regardless of one's feelings towards Nikon and their
> >> equipment, it is a fact that there is a healthy market in
> >> Nikon lenses.
>
> the market in *MF* Nikon lenses isn't what it was. In years gone by a
> dealer could ask premium prices for what everyone considered premium
> hardware (members of this list and other enlightened forums may or may not
> agree). Now there is much less interest in them, the prices have had to
> drop accordingly. Canon FD lenses are even worse - they are not compatible
> with any EOS cameras.
Used Nikon and Canon manual focus lenses are experiencing a glut of supply
over demand. While popular, they don't command premiums, unless in Minty
condition. Olympus OM is pretty hot, although MANY camera stores will state
just the opposite. Frequently they won't even take them as trade ins. It
seems to me, based on the USA market only, that the Internet venue for Olympus
OM is way stronger than the retail venue. Conversely, the Internet venue for
Canon manual focus is softer versus the retail venue. One can only speculate
on why. Personally, I think we are on the cusp of radical changes in how used
equipment is redistributed. And we can thank the Internet for that.
Gary Reese
Las Vegas, NV
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