Mark's suggestion to look at non-Zuiko's might be a good one. The
last couple Zuiko 16's on eBay both went for over $700 (irrc). I can't
even remember when the last 18 was on eBay.
-jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "M. Royer" <royer007@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] cheaper alternative to a 16/3.5
> The 16 and 18mm are roughly equal in price new. The
> 18mm is probably more desireable because it is
> rectilinear rather than a fisheye thus giving correct
> shots on film immeciatley rather than having to be
> corrected with Photo Shop. If you are looking for a
> cheaper superwide look for a Tokina 17mm (there is one
> on ebay right now at a too high price) or a Tamron
> 14mm which is around 250-300. Superwide angle lenses
> are gonna cost a lot no matter who they are from. The
> Zuikos are definitely the best for OM system but they
> cost a good deal more. 200-300 more.
>
> Mark Lloyd
>
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