That's a common lens defect with many 65-200. Element is defective and no
longer available.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Tan" <daniel.tan@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 8:04 AM
Subject: [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=2946757060&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
>
> Regards
> Daniel
>
>
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