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The first Olympus 75mm f/1.8 is now in Stock via [shoplink 31996 ebay]eBay Asia (Click here)[/shoplink]. You can find new Olympus 75mm samples on Flickr, Fotopolis and by Robin Wong.
Olympus 75mm preorder and price check at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon Germany and Amazon UK.
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well…I am on the edge of my seat for this lens…but I can DEFINITELY pass up the ebay deal (?). LOL.
Flickr portrait is impressive. (but..I thought this in too long to be a portrait lens!!!!!!!!!! đ )
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75mm is a good, moderate length. It’s a shame people seem unable to get beyond Oly’s pegging it a “portrait” lens. It’s so much more than just that!
So, Bob, when do you get yours?
I agree. ..back in the film days, Nikon made a 180mm f/2.8 that was just incredible. The lens was so good I found myself using it for all kinds of shooting…it was just a go-to problem solver lens. This looks like that kind of lens..it will define itself.
I have one pre-ordered on Amazon, but I am open to other options! LOL! (not over list price, tho). Have to contact a couple of NY retailers and see when the expect the lens. Looks like the hood will not be anywhere before the lens…..
I think it is going to be great lens for indoor sports.
This lens is a bit too long for portraits and it was likely targeted to indoor stage and sports events. Too bad it was not a 65mm.
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Can’t wait for mine either! This will make a killer indoor sports lens paired with the EM-5 and grip!
That ebay price is predictably ridiculous. Hope Amazon ships mine soon.
Why still no call for the pick up of mine ?
Frankly speaking , I like such long focal length especially for portraits ,
Think of “beautiful image compression” .
What is next ? Fast 150mm will be interesting .
Ah! I preordered this lens the first day I was able to. In Japan it’s hit stores… awaiting my B&H to go from “back ordered” to “shipped”
the lens costs 796 euros in fotoboom.com
So, how long does it take to hit US stores? I am first in line at the big store in my area.
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