Hi,
If you remember, Tom Scales purchased a fairly big Oly package from Norway some
weeks ago. I was the guy helping him in Norway, and I still got the 350 F2.8
besides me, awaiting shipment to Austin, Texas. (No, I wont tell you when and
how...:-)
The 350 is really a stunning lens, and very versatile too, despite of it's
size. (as a courtesy Tom let me play with the lens for some time, thanks Tom)
This specimen got a rear 46mm filter marked: Olympus rear 46mm Neutral - Japan.
According to the seller this filter was delivered as a standard filter together
with the lens and the aluminium case.
I'm going to cry and beg for mental help when I have to part with this lens in
near future... :-((((
Helge
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Dato: 29. august 2000 06:27
Emne: [OM] Questions about a 350 F2.8
>I've unlurked tonight in order to draw from the experience of the Olympus
>list members. I stumbled upon a 350 for sale in the Houston, Texas, area and
>after examining it and looking through it with my OM1, I've got a few
>questions I'd like to pose to the list. First off, the front element has 4 or
>5 one inch long scratches that do not appear to be very deep, but are easily
>visible when viewed from the front of the lens and are also visible when
>viewed from the lens mount end. The scratches were not visible through the
>viewfinder of my OM1. I know most people claim that scratches affect resale
>value a lot more than image quality, but when one is about to spend $2k on a
>lens, the scratches do take on importance. There are also quite a few black
>specks visible inside the lens. The owner indicated that the lens had been
>stored and used without the rear filter for over 7 years. He wasn't aware
>that a rear filter was to be in place at all times and claimed the 1a filter
>included with the lens made photos too pink. I seem to recall the 350 I once
>had had a clear UV filter as standard equipment and not a 1a. You 350 owners
>out there, which filter did your lens come with? One area of small concern is
>that the end of the tripod mount sometimes rubs against the lens body.
>Anyway, if I pass on the lens, I'll mention this list to the owner. Thanks
>for your input.
>
>Gary Faulkenberry
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