Olympus 45mm F/1.8 - $337.90 w/free shipping brand new

Shield · #1 December 14th, 2011, 10:21 AM

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I bought this Monday @ 8:00 A.M. eastern standard time (Ohio) and it arrived today, Wednesday, 2 days later via Fedex. I can't believe it got here so quickly.

It was brand new as advertised. I used to own this lens and I missed it.

Looks great on my silver GH2.

Jonathan F/2 · #2 December 14th, 2011, 10:27 AM

It arrived that quick from Hong Kong? Impressive!

Shield · #3 December 14th, 2011, 10:43 AM

Yep - can't believe it.

c5karl · #4 December 14th, 2011, 11:46 AM

Yeah, I bought from them a month ago when the price was a few bucks more ($345), and it was sent via some sort of air freight service that only took a couple or three days.

It was in packaging for the Korean market, so it may not be covered by a USA warranty. That said, the brochure in the box lists a USA tech support phone number. Haven't needed that, though. It has functioned perfectly.

Art · #5 December 14th, 2011, 12:57 PM

I paid $450 (w/tax & shipping) directly from Olympus and no regrets, at $337 it's a steal and must have lens for every m43 shooter.

Jdumas · #6 December 15th, 2011, 01:37 PM

I just ordered one last night and received tracking info this morning saying is should be here tomorrow by 10:30am! Hopefully that's true because Im super excited.

Thanks for the thread on this deal, I would have never found it.

wildcat · #7 December 15th, 2011, 03:42 PM

I also bought from this seller for a few dollars more. Arrived in 2 days. Great deal, especially after I was nearly burned trying to buy a used one.

okinana · #8 December 22nd, 2011, 08:29 AM

Is this still on? How reliable is the seller? What about the warranty? Any issues so far with the lenses bought by forum members?

capodave · #9 December 22nd, 2011, 09:12 AM

I bought one Sunday night and it arrived Tuesday morning just after 10am.
Great lens, and a great seller.
I don't know how they can do it with pretty much next day shipping.
Thanks for the heads up on this Shield. I was reluctant until I saw your post.

pkincy · #10 December 22nd, 2011, 10:19 AM

It appears to carry a warranty only from the seller, but still at this price net delivered it is likely worth the chance.

Used price, new lens.

What you need to ask yourself is the extra $62 ($399 with free shipping) worth it to get a US warranty from Olympus.

Each person may answer that differently.

Perry