ALL things being equal, certainly the same lens formula in a MC will
outperform a SC version, although only in certain situations. But that
shouldn't be the determining factor. I use several 1950's Leica lenses
that are SC, an it doesn't hurt my pix except in high-flare
situations. Buy the lens in the best condition.
As for the dealer, he's feeding you a load of bull. ALL major lenses were
coated post-WW2. Few major manufacturer released uncoated lenses after
~1945-50. If this guy _actually_ believes that line about coatings
correcting for manufacturing flaws, he's either stupid or naive. I for one
would take everything he says from now on with a grain of salt.
For more info in general, see the FAQ at
http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/olympus.faq.html.
Look here for a discussion on SC & MC
datings. http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/multicoat.txt
Quoting from that page: << NB: According to Olympus America, the way to
tell if a lens is multicoated is to look at the writing on the front. If
the lens has an element letter (eg G.Zuiko) it is single coated. If it
lacks the element letter, and/or has MC on the front, it is multicoated.>>
Look here for a survey of front lens markings and
interpretations: http://brashear.phys.appstate.edu/lhawkins/photo/mc-sc.survey
FYI, The silver front ring was on early lenses and is only a rough
interpretation of MC vs. SC. All the silver-ringed lenses were SC, but not
all the black-ringed lenses are MC. The silver front rings disappeared
sometime in the late 1970's.
Skip
At 11/23/99 07:07 PM -0500, you wrote:
I am close to a purchase of a 100mm F/2.8 lens from a vender. I am unclear
on the subject of coatings on these lenses. He states that the lenses are
not marked as MC or multicoated and that he has never seen this lens marked
MC. I was under the impression that the earlier versions of the lens were SC
and that the more recent, improved lens was MC. He states that discussions
he had with Olympus indicated that lenses were only coated to compensate for
flaws during their manufacture? He states that he has several of these
lenses in 9+ condition and the older models are the ones that have a silver
outer ring. None are marked as MC. Asking price $149. Thoughts/comments?
Lou
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