Someone here mentioned that it did add a yellow cast to slides. I would
think that any cast it might add to color negatives would then be
compensated for when the print is made.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Lawrence" <mlawrence@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Zuiko 55mm question
> > George S. [mailto:ClassicVW@xxxxxxx] wrote:
> > Having just acquired one of these myself in an auction,
> > (yes, it was mis-id'd as a 50mm in the auction), I'm curious
> > if this "famous yellowing element" statement has any basis
> > in fact?
>
> It has been discussed here before, but I can't remember if
> anyone had one. I think I've seen other brands with it on my
> web-travels (including the Percussion Test that was much
> "discussed" here ;) )
>
> > The last sentence kills me too- The yellowing element
> > renders the lens unsuitable for color transparency, but
> > it is OK for color negative film use ??!!
>
> I think what they mean is that "colour correction" will
> be done at the printing stage in the lab. Your point (as
> I presume) stands though. :)
>
> Cheers
> Marc
> Sydney, Oz
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