Jim, All I was trying to do is get a fix on the relative quality of lenses whether fixed or bayonet. As my efforts were well before digital cameras so that's how I related to the topic. You had an OM1 too eh? I loved mine - best camera I ever had. I wish I had one of those slide scanners so I could get some of my slides into digital form. I even got into the darkroom thing because of the OM1 - 'til it got too expensive. That sony You mentioned sounds like the ticket - If you can even mention it in the same sentance as the Olympus It's gotta be good. What price range are we talking about? They make digital cameras that accept a 35mm bayonett lense now ? cool! When the price comes down, macro city here I come!!! Thanks for the information Jim, - TJ (bikermouse)