The 21/3.5 shows up on eBay now & then for $296 average (see
http://www.skipwilliams.com/Zuiko_Ebay_History.htm
I was lucky & got mine for ~$205 on eBay a few months ago. You were
even luckier!
I also picked up a 17mm Vivitar, but haven't compared the quality in
detail. The Vivitar is twice the size & weight.
Tom
--- Original Message ---
From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
Date sent: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:53:43 +0000
...
> ...this was the only lens he (OM) had in the shop ....was an 21mm F3.5 SC
> in optically perfect condition (some paint fade) !!!!! WOW!!!!. I managed
> to pick it up for £40 (lots of bartering, and running the lens down as old
> and outdated). WOW!!!! I have been testing the lens out and it seems
> wonderful for landscape, interiors and achitecture. I will get my first
> film back soon and can't wait to see the results. I have only ever used an
> 28mm, and 21mm gets in SO much more, unbelievable. I was really happy to
> see the AAAAAA results from Gary's tests for this lens. Does anybody know
> how much this lens is really worth; I have NEVER seen one advertised in
> the paper or online or in a shop window. I think I got a bargan!!!!! From
> what I can work out its really rare. Even in this newsgroup it seems
> people only refer to the 24mm or shift lenses. Can somebody give me some
> feedback... do you all have this exciting lens, or am I just lucky ???
>
...
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