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Old 13-09-09, 20:56
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Default New SLR or new lens?

Hi everyone

I am currently wanting to expand my 35mm film SLR's potential. I have roughly £160 pounds to blow right now and possibly more in the future. There are two options:

1. A new lens for my Leica R3. The only lens I can afford for the moment is a 35-70mm, which is an excellent lens like all Leica lenses but no huge magnification or very wideangle.

2. Buying an Olympus OM-1 for about 50-80 pounds with lens and spending the rest on a nice new telephoto or wideangle. Does anyone know about the durability and optical quality of the Zuiko lenses? Are Leica lenses significantly better-considering the price as well?

Maybe I should be looking at an entirely different camera?

All feedback appreciated

Alex
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