It is very interesting, all Nikon glasses are black even the new 600mm AFS,
I think the different between them may not be as big as most people think. I
remember the first batch of Zuiko 180/250/350 are in black color.
C.H.Ling
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From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 3:33 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] White Painted Lenses
>
> The 35-80/2.8 is not available in white AFAIK.
>
> The real reason for the lenses being painted white (beige really) is that
> they will not heat up as quickly or as much in the sun. As a large lens
> heats up it's dimensions will change and affect its optical
> characteristics.
>
> Apart from this, a black lens could get so hot in some places, Australia
> for instance, that a person could get burnt just touching it.
>
> White lenses do tend to cost more as they are usually top of the line
> lenses.
>
> Giles
>
>
> Clemente Colayco wrote:
>
> > Is there any particular reason why some lenses such as the 180mm or the
> > 35-80 F 2.8 are painted white? Does this mean that all white painted
ones
> > are special models and expensive?
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