Well, I'm a 'user quality' kind of guy. I'd rather have a worn late model
MC than a pristine early model SC. Just my opinion.
Tom
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> I find myself in an unusual situation and would like the sage advice of
some
> of the more experienced Zuikoheads out there in Zuikoland. I have been
> hunting and gathering for a few months and find myself with a few
duplicates
> and now want to weed them out a bit. There are two 24 mm f 2.8 lenses,
both
> with perfect glass. 1) Silver nose, SC, about 970f new, that a previous
> owner engraved (ugh) a number on the silver ring that has the depth of
field
> scale on it. Other than that the lens is beautiful having been focused
> (used) so seldom that you feel like you might cut you fingers on the
focusing
> ring as it is so sharp. 2) Black nose, MC, that is about 850f new. It
has
> been used and the numbers are a little discolored. There is a little
> brassing. It focuses smoothly and there is no looseness in its operation.
>
> The question is this: If I keep the silver nose, which I've said is really
in
> nicer cosmetic conditio, will the SC become a problem under normal
> conditions? Is there really much difference? The only other part of the
> equation is that I also own the Zuiko 18 mm f 3.5, 28 mm f 2.8 and a Sigma
> 21-35 mm.
>
> This feels a little like trying to adopt out one of your children. If you
> can help get me through this one, we will probably need to have a
discussion
> about getting the OM 2S herd down to a manageable size. Thanks for your
> input. Bill Barber
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