From: "Tobias Andersson" <tox1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
I found a New Zuiko 50/3.5 in box, never used for sale at $225.
My question is wether it is worth it's price.
It's a bit high for the US used market, but you have to judge what
"never used" is worth to you. Even "never used," you should check it
out well -- a lens that has been sitting on a shelf for years may
have a sticky diaphram, for example.
I see them on eBay for $100 to $150.
Anybody got experience with it?
I loved mine (now Acer's). Contrasty and sharp, yes, but the 3.5
aperture makes it less easy to focus than a faster lens.
For use in general photography or do you recommend it only for macro shots?
It was the only 50mm I owned. It works quite well for general
photography, as Gary's tests bear out.
Is there a difference between the SC and the MC versions?
I think the difference is minor, due to the deep recess of the front
element. It's like having a built-in hood!
Any other useful info or comments?
If you get it and REALLY want to enjoy macro, next purchase will be a
set of extension tubes or a bellows! (It never ends... :-)
: Jan Steinman <mailto:Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
: Bytesmiths <http://www.bytesmiths.com>
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