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Re: [OM] Without a lens cap

Subject: Re: [OM] Without a lens cap
From: Jim Couch <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 12:02:25 -0700
I am pretty sure that both lenses use the same case. I know that the
case I use for my 135 f/2.8 just says 135 on it. My lens fits fine with
both front and rear caps.

Having said that, I would be reluctant to purchase a lens from someone
who was so cavalier in their care for the lens.

Jim Couch

Pete Prunskunas wrote:

> I had a discussion with an ebay seller.  He told me that he never
> used a lens cap on the lens, but simply put the lens back into an
> Olympus hard case.  The lens was a 135mm f2.8 and the case
> was for a 135mm f3.5.  I suspect the lens would not have fit into
> the case with the lens cap, as the f2.8 version is a little longer
> than the f3.5 version.  Am I being paranoid or does this sound
> like a practice that might lead to a scratched rear element from
> dust or dirt embedded in the bottom of the case?
>
> Pete
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