More seriously . . .
Welcome to this list.
At 11:18 AM 4/13/2005, Mike wrote:
>If you all help me get my hands on these lenses, then I will gladly post
>some photos with the 1DsII :)
>
>I'm interested in the earlier version of the 18/3.5 - the one without the
>multi-coating. If anyone knows where I can find one, please let me know.
I don't believe a single-coated version ever existed except on paper. I
know (if they did exist) that they wouldn't command as high a price as the
MC versions. However, with a lens that wide, MC optics are definitely more
beneficial as compared to the difference between SC and MC with the long
lenses. I have an MC (nope, not for sale) and it is prone to aperture
flare if extremely bright point light sources are within its field of
view. I discovered this using it for some urban night work that contained
some very bright street lights that were fairly close to me (very difficult
to see in the viewfinder when it's dark).
You've asked about some uncommon and pretty salty lenses! They were
considered top end pro lenses and are not only excellent in optical design,
they were made in very few numbers (very low demand compared to mainstream,
consumer or pro-sumer lenses). Combine the two . . . excellent optics with
rarity . . . and the resale price of excellent condition examples remains
pretty stiff.
BTW, I have a 35/2.8 shift and it is an excellent lens. I'd love to have a
24/3.5 shift also, but cannot justify the cost of the 24/3.5 shift for the
frequency with which I would use it.
Hang around a little while longer and we'll eventually let you in on the
story of Olympus' Secret Wyoming Factory . . . another List Legend.
-- John
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