I've checked the multi-coating list, but that doesn't tell me this; I've
found a 55/1.2 locally for a very reasonable price. S/N of the 55/1.2 starts
with 111... -- is this one of the yellows-with-age ones? I can't physically
inspect the lens, I'm just going over the phone on this.
Now, while the lens alone is definitely a good price, it turns out that it
only comes attached to an OM-2; and while the combination is still
reasonably priced, given I just spent what little disposable camera money I
had saved up on a tripod, it's a substantially harder decision.
I'm tempted, definitely (and, heck, another body is no bad thing), but is
this lens worth going for? (yes, I know what you guys are going to say.. but
seriously, now -- is the 55/1.2 a decent lens? Gary Reese's tests show it as
being okay, but not spectacular wide open, and I'm not sure how often I'll
ever use that extra half-stop; I've got a 50/1.4 already, and that one
doesn't see much use as it is)
thanks,
-- dan
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