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Re: [OM] Blacked-out "Olympus" on front lens ring

Subject: Re: [OM] Blacked-out "Olympus" on front lens ring
From: Bob Sull <w8imo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 10:54:58 -0500
*- DORIS FANG -* wrote:
> 
>   I have a well-loved 50/3.5 that I bought used from a pro with the same
> treatment. It turns out to be a good idea with macro lenses, as he showed
> me that the lettering sometimes is reflected on to the subject. This
> does not explain why the previous owner of that 100/2.8 left some
> markings untouched. BTW, I left my 50/3.5 blacked-out.
> 
>                                    *= Doris Fang =*

Hmmmmm, never considered the reflection thing.  Could the 100 have been
used on extension tubes or bellows perhaps?

Bob

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