The 35-70 e.5-4.5 is a great lens. It is compact, light and take great photos. I
have used one as my primary lens when climbing for many years. Even if the OM40
is a total loss, the lens is a definate Doris Fang bargain at $1.00!!!
Jim Couch
Craig Henrikson wrote:
> Ah those garage sales!! Saw a OLY ER case on the ground -- it contained an
> OM 40 with a Zuiko 35-70 3.5-4.5 zoom. Guy said it stopped working a couple
> of years ago -- was just a toy for the kids. How much for the toy? says I.
> $1 was the reply. Shutter was locked up, but I sprung for it anyway. :-)))
> Batteries got the shutter to release, and the camera seems to work pretty
> well at fast shutter speeds, but hangs up at the slower speeds -- do these
> have the sticky magnet problem? How to fix ? (I know, send to John or
> Clint). The lens is an S Zuiko, but sure looks MC to these old eyes -- and
> is in very nice condition.
>
> I think I did good!!
>
> CRaig
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