I've used the lens. If anything, I love it more now that I have used it,
not less. Call it a reverse catharsis, if you wish.
Piers Hemy wrote:
> Well said, Andrew. Some desirable Zuiko lenses have come into my hands over
> the years, and while it is nice to have acquired them at attractive prices,
> the process of putting them on the body and using them was "instructive".
> Cathartic, even (there's a word especially for you). And the feeling,
> having passed them on to other even more appreciative list members, is even
> better.
>
> --
> Piers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Andrew Fildes
> Sent: 02 April 2008 08:36
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Re: Zuiko 24-40mm f4 has arrived
>
>
> It goes like this -
> Whatever else it is, it's a lens. Go out and use it. Get some photons
> through it.
> When the novelty wears off - anything from a week to a year, get it
> serviced.
> It'll be easier to part with then, even if only for a while.
> And John should be feeling a lot better by then too if he has to go under.
> Andrew Fildes
> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> On 02/04/2008, at 10:50 AM, Paul Yates wrote:
>
>> It is quite a dilemma. I have, unwittingly, through the purchase of
>> this lens, been saddled with the responsibility of deciding its fate.
>> I can feel the eyes of the OM community but at the same time I have
>> withdrawal symptoms at the first thought of parting with this lens
>> (even if it is only for a few weeks).
>>
>> I know what "the right thing to do" is, but I fear I will not sleep
>> for however many weeks the lens is gone.
>>
>> I guess I am looking for a "guarantee" but it is impossible to
>> guarantee something that cannot be valued.
>>
>> This is all weighing on me much more than I could have imagined.
>
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