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Re: [OM] - Questions about Zuiko 18mm f/3.5

Subject: Re: [OM] - Questions about Zuiko 18mm f/3.5
From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:27:02 +1000
> 
> First of all, I noticed (unless my eyes are getting out of 
> service nowadays) that the lens seems to have 
> internal (inner) focusing: that is, turning the focusing ring 
> from 0.25m to infinity (and backwards) doesn't 
> result in a lens barrel lenght variation, as it is common for 
> most lenses (although the focusing plane do 
> effectively moves according to the scale on the lens barrel). 
> Could other 18mm owners confirm?

Yeah, internal focussing.

> 
> Then, when mounting the 49->72mm step up adapter, that sort 
> of "metal ring" that rises up between the 
> lens and the filter ring itself starts turning a bit (let's 
> say 5-10 degrees). Then stops when the 49->72mm 
> adapter is fully in place. Is this the "correct" behaviour 
> (the metal ring seems to tighten the 49->72mm 
> adapter to the lens), or should I suppose something's wrong 
> with it (i.e. it is getting loose)?
> 

Doesn't happen with mine, sounds like a loose retaining ring.

...Wayne
 



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