I think I am going to add it to my list of 'don't' buy OM items. Right now,
that only includes the OM-10 (too risky for oily magnets) and OM-4 (too
risky for bad circuits). Both are good bodies and have good samples, but
the risk is high.
Now it includes the 65-200. Anyone else have anything on their list?
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian Davies" <julian_davies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Hazy 65-200
> I have really struggled to find "ANY" 65 - 200 without this problem. I am
> beginning to believe that they *ALL* have it to some extent, but in some
you
> need to look close with a bright point - source from the front (holding it
> up to a domestic spot - lamp is good). OTT? Not if you want to do contre -
> jour. Think yours hasn't got it? Have another look. If you're clear,
you're
> lucky.
> Conventional wisdom is that this is oil, but it etches the element, so
it's
> just as bad as fungus (I had one cleaned under guarantee - came back 10%
> better than it went). It doesn't seem to be a factor of usage, as I've
seen
> it on lenses ranging from obviously - well - used to otherwise - mint, to
> varying degrees, but *NONE* which are *TOTALLY* clear have yet come to
light
> for me.
> In short, if it's hazy, and you paid good money for it, send it back.
>
> Julian
> Cambs, UK
>
>
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