IRRC the Jena name was attached to the "eastern" part of the company
that was taken over by the Russians. There was an international lawsuit
where the Zeiss name was given to the "western" portion but the eastern
was allowed to still use it for a period. I think someone on the list
had a longer Jena zoom that they were quite happy with. A quick Google
search of the archives didn't turn up the old thread.
-jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Wendelborn" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Zeiss Jena OM zoom
> >
> > Is it actually made in Germany?
>
> Sales guy says so but ...
>
> > The simple spec. is identical to the
> > Cosina made Zuiko 35-70/3.5-4.8, which is generally considered the
> > poorest performer among the Zuiko 35-70 lens models. Take a look
here
> >
<http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif/lensgroup/35-70mmf35-48.htm>
> > for a pic and specs on the Zuiko for comparison.
>
> ... look and feel says otherwise and supports what you say.
>
> I was curious as to how the Zeiss name got in there.
>
>
> Well no baragins in this neck of the woods so far -- will try
> again Monday -- no free time until then :-(
>
>
> tks
> Andrew
>
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