Rare Camera Auctions

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You are invited to bid on this HIGH SPEED SUPER TELEPHOTO 35mm SLR CAMERA LENS by OLYMPUS with LONG FOCAL LENGTH OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM ZUIKO AUTO-T 350mm 1:2.8 (10117) ED-IF GLASS The glass/optics are in excellent, clean and clear order with no fogging, fungus, scratches, haze or other damage and with sharp images being produced. Focus ring is smooth and correct, aperture stops snappy. The lens body is in very good condition with no dents, dings or nicks. There are some minor signs of prior use however, a few minor paint scratches and scuffs around the body and hood, minor paint loss to the digits below the focus ring (still legible though), (for previous points see image ii), slight wear to tripod mount. The drop-in filter holder is present and clear of any marking or werar. The holder includes an Olympus Rear 46mm Neutral filter which is in excellent order. The built-in hood is functioning well with movement responsive. The ‘leatherette’ lens cover is in superb order with very little sign of wear and tear, lettering is clear and unmarked The zippers are in very good order with no damage. Also included is the Olympus rear lens cap. Provenance – Public auction sale from a deceased estate in northern England. The gentleman was an avid collector of high grade lenses, telescopes, binoculars, sights and scopes, his widow donated his collection to charity who subsequently placed it through public auction. I am sure most of you viewing this item are aware of the history, capability and reputation of this lens but for any further infomation I have included this link; http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/htmls/350mm.htm I have tried to include a broad range of images in the listing but should anyone require any further images or close ups please do not hesitate to contact us. This lens, despite a few cosmetic signs of prior use is in great optical condition and The shipping will be carried out by DHL or UPS, should the purchaser not be happy with this we can obtain further quotes or defer to the purchasers choice of courier **PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE CAMERAS, LENSES, GLASS SLIDES & MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES, COLLECTABLES AND OTHER CURIOS** **WE ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING WHERE POSSIBLE** **WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SHIPMENT TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES, PLEASE ENQUIRE IF YOU ARE UNSURE** **WE ARE NOT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE POST BUT WE OBTAIN PROOF OF SHIPPING AND WILL ASSIST IN ANY SUBSEQUENT COMPENSATION CLAIM** Please read our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding; UK BIDDERS; Personal Cheques, UK Postal Orders, Paypal, Nochex or Nat West Fastpay are accepted means of payment. PLEASE contact us within 3 days of the auction closing and send full payment within 10 days. When sending payment please include your name and address, and details of the purchase you have made. OVERSEAS BIDDERS; Please wait until we have invoiced you for your purchase before paying using PayPal, (Postal Quotes may have to be revised for international shipping). Please pay PayPal, Nochex or Nat West Fastpay in pounds sterling or by UK cheque drawn from a UK bank account. SHIPPING; Buyer pays postage, which is charged at cost, plus a small amount for packing. Remember additional insurance isn’t included in the postal quotes. It is the buyers responsibility to request insurance should you require it – we will then be happy to add these charges, at cost to the invoice. Please allow 7 working days from receipt of cleared payment for shipping. The vast majority of our items will be posted using Royal Mail’s First Class option. We always obtain a certificate of posting as our proof of posting the item to you. No responsibility will be taken for: 1) items that are lost/damaged in the post (although we will do our best to assist in any claim / compensation) and 2) any injuries caused during unpacking due to broken glass etc. ALTHOUGH WE DO TAKE EVERY CARE AND PACK VERY WELL! Reductions are offered for multiple purchases! REFUNDS: Refunds will be given for the purchase price only. Postage charge refunds will be negotiated upon request. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL WITH ANY QUERIES, FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL IMAGES.