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Subject: Re: [OM] Lurker questions ...
From: Gary Schloss <schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 20:19:53 -0800
Ted Slotwinski wrote:

[snip]
>I traded for some Oly camera stuff. Everything is in decent shape
>except for 2 of the lenses.
>
>1) The Zuiko 50/1.8 has frost on inner elements (Spider web looking stuff)
>Is this mold? Bad storage?

Sounds like the dreaded fungus (although, were it not for the spider
web, it could just as well have been a layer of molten grease). This
is usually a result of prolonged exposure to heat and humidity.

>Can it be cleaned?

Yes, it can, if the fungus has not eaten into the lens surfaces.
However, for both 1) and 2), the expense may be prohibitive.

>2) 80-200 /4.5 Macro. " MC AUTO ZOOM  CPC  PHASE 2  CCT.
>What brand of lens is this? Any good?

CPC was a medium priced, somewhat above average quality brand.
Dunno who actually made the lenses. Don't expect any fireworks,
'cause you won't get any :-).

>3) The other lenses were a 135/2.8 Tamron and an 85-210/3.8 Soligor
>Macro Zoom.  Any opinions on these?

Must be an older Tamron. I'm familiar with the 135/f2.5 Adaptall-2,
which is a fine, fine lens. (These days, I salivate over a Tamron
180/f2.5. It's pricey, but still much cheaper than either the Zuiko
180/f2.8 dog, or the Zuiko 180/f2 gem. Any comments on the 180/f2.5?).

Btw, isn't the Soligor an 85-205 C/D lens? Should be an ok lens.
Give them a try, and pls do report your findings to the list.

Good luck,

/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx



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