Thanks all.
Not going to bid on it now.
Though the softening might make for a nice portrait lens...
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Harridge
Sent: Tuesday, 26 August 2003 10:20 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [OM] ebay: 65-200/4 zuiko zoom. advice?
>
> Hi all.
> I came across this lens a while ago and have been exchanging
> emails with the seller.
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=29467570
> 60&categor
> y=3344
> Now the problem is, there is a sort of "smudge" on the inside of the
rear lens element.
> The seller has no idea how it got there, or what it is. Apparently it
is very even and
> stretches from one edge of the element to the other. She doesn't think
it is fungus (too > even) or a fingerprint (ditto). Does anybody have
any ideas on what it is?
> She offered "If it needs cleaning inside I will have it done or I give
an appropriate
> refund." Do you think it's worth bidding on? I've heard of lenses
losing coats after
> they've been cleaned. The auction ends in 2 hrs, so I'd appreciate a
quick answer :-D
I can't remember the details but I believe there was quite a bit of
discussion on this list a while ago about problems with the rear element
of this lens, perhaps an "oil film" or was it element separation.
...Wayne
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