Barry: If you are referring to the VERY last lense on the rear of the 24mm,
it is most certainly available. I just purchased one from Olympus for $17 +
shipping.
RonS
Barry H wrote:
>
> At 12:55 PM 3/7/00 -0000, you wrote:
> >
> >Hum -- yesterday I sent a message about a 24mm lens I 'tested'. I guess I
> >asked the question in the wrong way -- what I had asked was
> >"should I keep this lens" - I should have asked "Why aren't my pictures
> sharp."
> >
> I recently bought a 24mm as part of a package. Out of the first batch of
> shots I was finding something similar to you. Upon checking the
> rear of the
> lens with a loupe I noticed what I thought might be fungus. Had the lens
> checked by a Oly shop and learned about coating failure. Seems the coating
> is coming off and causing the lens to flare, especially in brighter light.
> Unfortunately there is no repair and there are no rear elelments available
> from Oly either (checked with John H). Evidently this is not uncommon esp
> with the earlier 24mm. If you can return it you might want to
> consider that.
>
> Barry H
>
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