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1. Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 1:1.2 f=55mm. This is the single-coated
55mm, not the MC 50mm. (I just bought one of the latter - for more.) Fairly
big for a standard lens; the fastest Zuiko, and tied for honors as the
second fastest SLR lens ever made (Canon has a 1.0). Really bright viewing
experience with a 2-series screen. Good cosmetics: some brassing
(aluminuming) on the aperture ring knurling, a slight scrape on the front
barrel (from hood screw?). Clean glass. Perfectly functional. There is a
tiny bit of play in the focusing ring (1/5mm? or so). The aperture ring has
a 1/2 stop offset from the marked value: at f/16 the mark is halfway to
f/11. There is probably an adjustment for this, but I don't know where. It
doesn't affect the lenses operation; the mark is just shifted over 1/2 stop.
Focuses to 0.45m, 18". 55mm filter thread. Caps and hood. The hood, like
most early Zuiko hoods, is a work of art. I think it was new old stock when
I got it. The ring is heavy chromed metal with deeply engraved and painted
inscription, a chrome set screw, and a blackened metal shade.
$200 shipped in US (regular PO or UPS). Outside US or special shipping, $193
+ actual shipping cost. I can take credit cards through Paypal
(http://www.paypal.com).
2. Olympus OM-System S Zuiko Auto-Zoom 35-70mm 1:4.
Multicoated. Great shape. Constant aperture. f/4 to f/22. Focuses to 0.75m, 30".
55mm filter thread. Caps and matched hood.
$90 shipped in US (regular PO or UPS). Outside US or special shipping, $85 +
actual shipping cost. I can take credit cards through Paypal
(http://www.paypal.com).
3. Tokina RMC 35-105mm f/3.5-4.3 MC. Strangely similar in size, specs, and
(unusual) functional features to pricey 35-105mm Zuiko. Is it a near twin?
f/22 min apert. 55mm filter ring. Focuses to 1.6m (5.25'), then a locking
extension ring turns to take it to 1:4 at 35mm setting, 1:6.5 at 105mm. This
ring turns the opposite direction from the Zuiko. Somewhat worn exterior,
especially brassed front surface, but good glass. Has zoom creep: tilt it up
or down and it zooms. This is usually cured by regreasing. Otherwise works
fine -- handheld. Caps and hood (the Zuiko 35-105 hood).
$40 shipped in US (regular PO or UPS). Outside US or special shipping, $35 +
actual shipping cost. I can take credit cards through Paypal
(http://www.paypal.com).
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