On Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 0:09
Titoy <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On the Ebay offer above, I read the ff:
>
> OLYMPUS OM ZUIKO 28mm 2.8 LENS FREE SHIP
> Item # 2926983540
>
> Key Features
>
> . This Olympus developed retrofocus wideangle lens has the convex lens
> elements mounted in front for excellent performance in a compact,
> lightweight design.
> . It features very good image flatness and reduced likelihood of
> distortion.
> . The edge of the thick center lens has a wedge-shaped chamfer "flare stop"
> to
> prevent harmful internal reflections. . Contrast is remarkable, with fine
> detail shown even in dark areas, and color reproduction is outstanding. . An
> excellent choice for interiors, group photos, cityscapes, landscapes and
> snapshots.
>
> Are the above comments true?
You can look at the diagram at
http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif/lensgroup/28mmf28.htm
to see the little black wedges on the side of the thick element.
For quality, see
http://members.aol.com/olympusom/lenstests/default_m.htm#28mm
The f/2 is even better - and pricier.
tOM
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