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Re: [OM] New toy - 85 f/2

Subject: Re: [OM] New toy - 85 f/2
From: "Shawn Wright" <SWRIGHT@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 11:41:07 -0800
On 19 Mar 98 at 22:48, Lars Haven wrote:

> Hi Shawn,
> 
> Congratulations on getting yourself a very fine and useful lens. Match it
> with the 35mm f:2 and you have a next to perfect travel kit.
> 
> If they are only small specks, I would leave them alone. My own 85mm
> also has "something" on the inside of the rear element, which looks
> like a small splinter of light wood. I used to worry about flare because
> the thing is not dark, but the results seem to be fine. Usually there
> must be quite much dust and debris inside the lens to hurt the image
> quality, as long as the stuff is dark. Light or shiny things is another
> story. They should be removed.
> 
> They are probably right about opening the lens from the front. The rear
> is difficult due to the floating element mechanism. It looks hard to
> disassemble and would need adjustment after reassembly.
> 
Thanks, Lars. 

I still haven't developed any shots, but since it is dark in colour, I'll leave 
it for now.


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Shawn Wright
Computer Systems Manager
Shawnigan Lake School
250-743-6240
swright@xxxxxxxxx

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