The current new stock of 108240 (85 f2, 100 f2.8) hood (which came in today)
are still marked as compatible with the 40mm f2.
_________________________________
John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
New OM & Used, Digital, Pearlcorders, Binoculars
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121
_________________________________
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Gomez" <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 1:56 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] 100mm/2.8 lens hood
> Olympus did make two versions of this rubber hood. One was marked as being
> for the 40/2, 85/2 and 100/2.8 (an older version) and the other was marked
> only as being for the 85/2 and the 100/2.8 (the newer, current version).
> About a year ago I had one of each type as part of an evilbay lot I
> purchased.
>
> I measured both, wondering if there were differences. There *are* slight
> differences between the two. One is slightly narrower and deeper than the
> other. I didn't keep notes, but from what I remember and what you
describe,
> it sounds like the newer version is the slightly deeper version and that's
> probably what's causing the difficulty.
>
> ---
> Scott Gomez
< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >
|