Gary -
I am pretty sure that recent 35/2.8 shift examples are multi-coated, if the
color of the coating can be considered a reliable guide. I have seen one
reflecting a deep green from the front element, instead of the usual
yellow/gold.
Chip Stratton
cstrat@xxxxxxxxx
>
> I propose five changes to that list:
> 55mm f/1.2 = N
> 135mm f/3.5* = N
> 600 f/6.5 = S? (drop ? if someone finds a SC sample)
> 75-150mm f/4* = N
> 35mm f/2.8 Shift* = N? (change to S if someone finds a MC sample)
>
> The * lenses were outright errors in the Olympus OM System Lens
> Handbook, which we have agreed in the past could have used better
> technical editing. The four editions of that book remain the only
> primary source reference to call these lenses multicoated.
>
> Credit is due to Gary Schloss who I extensively discussed this with.
>
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
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