The good "made in Japan" version will have it on the front name ring, with
serial number on rear mount, these will all be 7 digit serial number. 6
digit serial number (on name ring) is old style single coated version (many
have silver edged filter ring).
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
631-424-2121 | omtech@xxxxxxxxx
www.zuiko.com
Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
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From: <USHER99@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 2:55 PM
Subject: [OM] 50 mmF1.8 Olympus lenses
>
> Any easy way to tell which variant of lens you have? Mine has "112101" on
> the
> front and "made in Japan" on the back ring where the depth of field
> preview
> button is located. I was hoping it is the "made in the Japan" version,
> but
> judging by the performance in low light, I don't think so. Any help
> appreciated.
> Thanks.
> MG
>
>
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