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[OM] Re: Front element of S Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm/F3.5-4.5 rotate?

Subject: [OM] Re: Front element of S Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm/F3.5-4.5 rotate?
From: keith_w <keith_w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:15:30 -0700
Moose wrote:
> ScottGee1 wrote:
>> Does the front element of S Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm/F3.5-4.5 rotate when
>> zoomed or focused?
>>   
> Indeed it does, as does the 35-105/3.5-4.5.
> 
> The one member of this group that I know of where the front doesn't 
> rotate is the 35-70/3.6. It's also one of those rare lenses where the 
> front moves out for WA and in for tele while the hood does not, 
> providing some "hood zoom". For build quality and optical performance, 
> it's the pick of the 35-70 litter.
> 
> Moose

Good info, Moose. Especially since I have a /3.6 on it's way to me as we 
speak!
I'd figured that lens good for a walk-around lens, and a non-rotating 
front is essential if you use a polarizer, as i'm wont to do on vacation...

keith whaley

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