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Mar 12, 2026 6:03 PM

OM SYSTEM Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Silver) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) $195.55

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Amazon has this lens for under $200. Sold and shipped from Amazon Japan.
Note this is the international version so there is no warranty but it beats the US sale price, right now $249.99. Otherwise identical to US sold and shipped lenses.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058G4...=UTF8&th=1

Black is also available for a few bucks cheaper at $193:

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Zu...r=1-5&th=1
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Amazon has this lens for under $200. Sold and shipped from Amazon Japan.
Note this is the international version so there is no warranty but it beats the US sale price, right now $249.99. Otherwise identical to US sold and shipped lenses.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058G4...=UTF8&th=1

Black is also available for a few bucks cheaper at $193:

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Zu...r=1-5&th=1

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Mar 12, 2026 6:42 PM
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FangolioMar 12, 2026 6:42 PM
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Is warranty even needed on a lens? I can't say I've had many lenses but I've not needed repairs on any of them, leave alone warranty...
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Mar 12, 2026 10:24 PM
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jokercard906Mar 12, 2026 10:24 PM
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Quote from Fangolio View quoted comment :
Is warranty even needed on a lens? I can't say I've had many lenses but I've not needed repairs on any of them, leave alone warranty...
Can't say that I've had to use a warranty on any of my lenses either.
Mar 12, 2026 11:11 PM
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GeekPC522Mar 12, 2026 11:11 PM
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This is a really good lens! I have one I got second hand and it's been my favorite lens so far
Mar 12, 2026 11:43 PM
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PriceTheoryMar 12, 2026 11:43 PM
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Awesome lens.

At this price for a prime you don't need a warranty.

If you are talking about a 4-figure lens with zoom, stabilization, etc. (more stuff that can go wrong), then sure maybe...but warranty is only for 1 year which isn't very long.

Or just DIY a warranty using Amazon's return policy. Give it a real good once-over, use it as much as you can in the first month, and if something goes wrong, just return it as a defective product.

I imagine the risk of something failing between months 2-12 is pretty slim if it makes it through month 1. Most manufacturer defects show up right away.
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Mar 13, 2026 5:17 PM
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jokercard906Mar 13, 2026 5:17 PM
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Black is also available for a few bucks cheaper at $193:

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Zu...r=1-5&th=1
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Mar 14, 2026 11:52 PM
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Mar 14, 2026 11:52 PM
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This is a decent deal for the international version of this lens. It is $250 for a US version with a full warranty. I have been thinking of getting this lens as the reviews say it is great.
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Mar 21, 2026 2:40 PM
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jokercard906Mar 21, 2026 2:40 PM
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Mine was just delivered.

This is still available and beats the previous front page price of $280
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