I've noticed that (almost) every Zuiko lens parts lists identifies lens
elements
with an "LC" prefix. The 35-105 zoom lists lens elements with regular part
prefixes such as "ZJ".
or "SC".
John
Shawn Wright wrote:
> On 28 Jul 98 at 1:53, claudeb wrote:
>
> > I'm really curios now who makes this lens. At the local camera store
> > there is an Olympus name brand one for $150 ( which I will be happy to
> > buy for anyone here that wants it), and then there is a Tokina 35-105 in
> > an Olympus mount which is identical but half the price and in better
> > shape to boot! If it's the same lens then I think I'll save money by
> > buying the Tokina version. I'll take a look and see by comparing them
> > if they are really the same, (the tokina is 3.5/4.3, while the Olympus
> > is 3.5/4.5).
> >
> The differences is apertures seems to be within the range of "error" often
> seen
> in measured values vs. rated values in lens tests, so it is quite possible
> they
> are the same lens. Of course, a close inspection of each would reveal much
> more.
>
> For those who have the Zuiko 35-105: does this lens bear the white "date code"
> lettering on the lens mount area like other Zuikos? I know the presence or
> absence of these letters proves nothing, but it would be interesting to
> know...
>
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> Shawn Wright
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> Shawnigan Lake School
> 250-743-6240
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