But the KEH one is rated at like new minus. (pretty much new) They have a good
rating system. I would have bought it if it was available a few weeks ago... So
I went to BH Photo . It does come in a nice box though!
I just got back my first roll of film I shot with mine. I shot a roll of
Fujichrome 100. It is a very sharp lens. I havn't examined them closely yet
but they looked (felt?) like shots taken with a prime lens. Using the lens is
also very nice... there is a very precise feel about it. The zoom control
stays put and the focus control is precise and tight. It is a retro focus type
zoom lens, so the front element does not rotate when you focus. I like the
fact that you don't have to refocus if you change the zoom setting. Very much
worth the cost, I think... a reason to own an Olympus camera.
A well balanced little package is this lens, a body with a Motor Drive or a
Winder. If you want to go light, with just one rig, than it can't be beat! I
hope you go for it! C'mon... just do it! : )
David
P.S. I'm glad to hear that Debbie is diong well. I liked your shots aroud the
hospital, the self portrait is very nice! Also the 300mm 4.5 lens I got from
you is great!
Tom Scales wrote:
> Well, I am dangerously close to putting money in Olympus' pocket. There is
> a used 35-80 at KEH for $999. All that did was make me think about the fact
> that a brand-new on is only $1199. Why not buy new.
>
> I'm wavering folks.
>
> Tom
>
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