"Dean C. Hansen" wrote:
>
> Hi OM'ers,
> George S. recently wondered if prices on OM equipment were
> softening. I recently bid on two macro lenses on eBay, the 80mm f4
> (automatic version) and the 135mm f4.5. Both were being sold with the
> 65-116 telescopic autotube as part of the deal. The 80mm with tube went
> for $350, the 135mm went to $305 but didn't reach the reserve. Assuming
> the autotube is worth--what? $100? $125?--these two lenses were being
> high-bid at @ $180-$250, or fairly well below the mean (about $305) of
> Skip Williams's data set.
> Okay, the pictures of the 135mm lens were inadequate. But aren't
> these two fairly sought-after lenses? Am I missing something? Maybe no
> one thinks of taking photos of insects in the dead of winter?
> Dean
In Vancouver, BC, at least, there must be some optimism about OM lenses!
Over lunchtime I was in visiting one of our premier downtown high end
dealers and they had a brand new in the box Made in Japan 50mm/f1.8 lens
ticketed at Cdn$240 [~US$156]. I made a passing comment to one of the
sales people that it was rather overpriced! He responded saying that
that was the price these lenses are selling new for. Wow. Anyone else
out there in Canada land who can comment on the new price of Olympus
gear?
jh
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