It seems there is indeed some mystique with this lens. Probably on the same
lines as the rest of the Zuiko line thus the many Zuikohaulics out there.
The one I have produced very nice shots using it up close and personal. Good
color rendition and sharp as far as my (inexperienced) eye could discern. It
was a delight to use and a great walk around lens, especially with the close
focus (almost macro) capability. Definitely a keeper.
Mike V. <><
----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Williams" <skipwilliamsom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] 40mm f2
> Hmmmmm. Yes, you're right, that it the quote from the book. I wonder
why,
> in all the other literature that I can find, there is no mention of this
> lens using LD glass? It would be highly unlikely, IMO, that this lens
would
> use FOUR elements of LD glass and sell for $120 in 1986 ($95.95 dealer
net).
> The 50/1.2 netted at $227, 50/1.4 $117, and 50/1.8 $66.
>
> Me thinks that the editors of the OM System Lens Handbook took a little
> poetic license. ;-)
>
> Skip
>
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