I paid $400 for my late-model MC version, and I love the lens.
I'm thinking $400 is about right -- just a tad cheaper than Skip Williams' eBay
pricing history file.
I have no experience with the Tamron, but the Zuiko is a fine lens.
Dave
> At 10:13 AM 12/21/99 -0800, you wrote:
> >I am still trying to decide between a Zuiko 300 f4.5 and a Tamron SP 300
> >f2.8 for a 300mm prime lens. While the speed (and supposedly good
> >performance with a 1.4x or 2.0x matched converter) of the Tamron is very
> >tempting, I am still leaning towards the Zuiko, especially since it is
> >less than half the going price used. This brings me to my question which
> >is what is the US fair market price for a 300 f4.5? A local camera store
> >here in Santa Cruz, CA. has an unusual (for them) amount of used OM
> >treasures. However, I think they tend to be on the expensive side. Among
> >those treasures is a 300 f4.5 for $399.00 "firm" on consignment. It
> >looks to be in nearly flawless condition, good mechanical condtion, no
> >apparent dmage, but with a little bit of dust inside (but no mold or
> >other growths). Is this too much to spend if I have my heart set on one
> >of these? The least I would expect the Tamron to be is in the $800-1000
> >range. I know, I know...for the type of work I do I *should* have the
> >Zuiko 350 f2.8 but I don't see anyone making donations and the business
> >(and personal) finances just ain't there for one now. Thoughts?
>
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