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Re: [OM] Zuiko 28/2

Subject: Re: [OM] Zuiko 28/2
From: Gary Reese <pcacala@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 16:37:44 -0700
Grant writes:

<< I'm considering picking up a 28/2 lens.  I've read that some of the
early models didn't have the Floating element close-distance correction
mechanism. Anyone know how I can tell if a lens has it or not? Maybe a
serial # when they started using the floating element? >>

We recently proved that to be wrong.  It was a case of Olympus marketing
not consistently listing a feature that was in the lens from the very
beginning.  They've done that many a time for a variety of lenses.

<< Also, is it of much benefit to have this? >>

Very much so for close-up work, esp. with regards to corner performance.

Gary Reese
Las Vegas, NV


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