I think I saw one go for much more than this on ebay a couple of months
back (ha!) - given the lens value, $29 doesn't seem excessive (i.e. wish I
could afford the damn lens, never mind the ring.)
Andrew
>I bought mine new in Aust about two years back. i think it was about
>$40 or so (about $20US) . It is still avail as a new item from John H
>for US$29 according to his web site.
>
>The 18mm is such a rare (and expensive) lens, I didn't want to use
>mine without the adaptor for protection of that lovely front element
>while I waited for a S/H 49->72 adaptor to come up.
>
>peter
>
>
>>The Olympus 49-72mm step up ring continues to elude me. Does anyone in
>>Zuikoland know of a Brand X step up ring that is an adequate substitute for
>>the Olympus? In other words, one that will fit on the 18mm and place the
>>filter at a proper distance from the front element of the lens (not touching
>>it). Does anyone have an Olympus ring they would sale or know where one
>>might be found. With all the really tough problems addressed and solved by
>>this group, this one should be a walk in the park. Bill Barber
>>
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