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Re: [OM] question about lens 85f2

Subject: Re: [OM] question about lens 85f2
From: "Bachofen" <mbachofen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:21:36 -0600
Thanks Dave,
        I think you're right about the multi-coating.  I read in a few places 
that there are two versions of this lens, though. One, the earlier, with one 
more element and supposedly lower in quality.  Anyone know of this?  How to 
tell?
M.E. Bachofen

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On 11/29/01 at 1:13 PM DAVDOU9211@xxxxxxx wrote:

>Looks to me like there are some large flaws somewhere in the lens that
>are
>causing internal reflections resulting in the "line" you are seeing in
>your
>photos.  I am assuming that the lines only occur when you use the 85/2.
>As
>this is a really wonderful lens, you may want to have it evaluated for
>professional cleaning.
>
>Others on the list may correct me, but I don't think the serial numbers
>help
>much to determine age.  I believe all 85/2s are MC as indicated by the
>green
>reflection from the lens glass.
>
>Dave Dougherty
>
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