A man in Hong Kong is planning to put a 50mm f-2 macro on the auction soon.
I have not seen it come up yet. Is that of interest to you? /jim
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ian G Skelly
Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 6:11 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] Junk or treasure
Thanks Jim, but I've decided to buy a couple of primes instead, one of which
needs to be a macro.
regards
Ian
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of James N. McBride
Sent: 05 October 2002 17:44
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] Junk or treasure
Ahhhhh A man of passion. There is more than one way to conduct maintenance
but you are fortunate to not need to make a living working on lenses. I have
a very nice 35-70 f-4 that is extra to me if you would like to replace your
flying one. I giff you gooooood deal. /jim
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ian G Skelly
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 12:22 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] Junk or treasure
Hmmm small flaw occured in my favorite lens last night. First it seperated
into 2 individual parts... then after several frustrating minutes it somehow
caused two large indentations in the wall. It was further given a through
inspection and cleaning by Genna, our 5 stone German Shepherd, prior to
partial reassembly (I've one or two bits left over that have no functional
purpose)
The zoom is mostly now useable, if a little sticky in places, and focusing
has a delicate softness that provides a unique perspective on any subject.
I have, therefore classified its unique optical qualities as artistic and
raised its value to the treasured 'treasure' status.
For sale now, one custom modified 35-70 with unique signature marks by the
artist known as Genna. Offers please??
----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mickey Trageser
Sent: 05 October 2002 01:54
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Junk or treasure
Not sure I can answer that as written. Seems the flaw in all of my lenses is
not in the lens, but the dimwit standing behind them! That said, I'd say
that when we evaluate a lens and look for its merits, we are likely to find
what it is best for, and not flaws. However, if we find that it does not fit
our shooting niche, then the reason is a flaw. So it's a case of the 'glass'
being half full or empty...
-Mickey
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From: "AG Schnozz" <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:38 AM
Subject: [OM] Junk or treasure
> Which brings me to my point of discussion. When is a flaw in a
> lens actually a benefit?
>
> AG-Schnozz
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