I have seen some silver nose 85/2 from ebay, most likely they are
single coated.
C.H.Ling
Bachofen wrote:
>
> Thanks Dave,
> I think you're right about the multi-coating. I read in a few places
> that there are two versions of this lens, though. One, the earlier, with one
> more element and supposedly lower in quality. Anyone know of this? How to
> tell?
> M.E. Bachofen
>
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> On 11/29/01 at 1:13 PM DAVDOU9211@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >Looks to me like there are some large flaws somewhere in the lens that
> >are
> >causing internal reflections resulting in the "line" you are seeing in
> >your
> >photos. I am assuming that the lines only occur when you use the 85/2.
> >As
> >this is a really wonderful lens, you may want to have it evaluated for
> >professional cleaning.
> >
> >Others on the list may correct me, but I don't think the serial numbers
> >help
> >much to determine age. I believe all 85/2s are MC as indicated by the
> >green
> >reflection from the lens glass.
> >
> >Dave Dougherty
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