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The lens that got away

Started Nov 13, 2019 | Discussions thread
dudewithcamera
dudewithcamera Regular Member • Posts: 461
Re: The lens that got away

jslade797 wrote:

susanjane wrote:

I have never not regretted trading something in and my last trade-in was the icing on the cake.
Like an utter idiot, I traded in a perfect XF 35f2 for the same thing in a 50f2. I like that 50f2 but I missed the traded 35f2 like crazy. Just buy a new one, you say? Well, my traded-in 35f2 was an early one, made in Japan. The new ones just don't seem to have the same character. I finally did replace the traded-in 35f2 with a used made in Japan 35f2 that has a serial number similar to the trade-in. I got it from a camera seller based in Tokyo. It's a fine lens but I just don't have the same attachment to it that I had for the old one. It's a good enough substitute, I guess. Well, it has to be. How's that for neurotic?
Anyway, now I've made a solemn promise to myself to never again to trade in another camera or lens.

I know exactly what you mean. I'd love precisely that Minolta lens back, even though I know another will be just as good!

I also have an early XF 35mm f2, by the way - absolutely fantastic little lens!

What serial numbers constitute early run on the 35/2?  Are we talking basically any made in Japan models?

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