Martin,
I don't know much about the Pen F/FT system, so can't help you there.
However, if you deside to get one, I've got a bellows and I think it's a
38mm lens, both in good shape I'll sell cheap. I bought them on that auction
site by mistake. Thought I found a good deal until I got them and found out
they weren't OM.
Darin
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From: "Martin Walters" <mwalters@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 5:55 PM
Subject: [OM] Pen F/FT ownership - potential pitfalls
>I am wondering about jumping into this pool - after all, the lenses are
> still zuikos and the OMZ ones can be mounted as well. Should I do this,
> it would be for something in nice condition for occasional use; not
> collector grade and I trust not too expensive (likely bought on our
> favourite auction site).
>
> Some questions:
> - F versus FT (e.g., FT uses mercury batteries, stand alone light meter
> for F)?
> - Repairability (e.g., to what extent are they economically repairable;
> what problems to avoid)?
> - Buying F/FT lenses (e.g., is element separation is a concern; should
> one stay away from the older zuikos)?
>
> Grateful for any wisdom the group might like to share.
>
> Martin
>
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