I found the source of my warning:
I have no view either way, was responding only to original poster's request
for a speedy reply.
Piers
----- Original Message -----
> From: "Julian Davies" <julian_davies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 6:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Hazy 65-200
>
>
> I have really struggled to find "ANY" 65 - 200 without this problem.
> I am beginning to believe that they *ALL* have it to some extent, but in
> some you need to look close with a bright point - source from the front
> (holding it up to a domestic spot - lamp is good). OTT? Not if you want to
do
> contre - jour. Think yours hasn't got it? Have another look. If you're
clear,
> you're lucky.
> Conventional wisdom is that this is oil, but it etches the element, so
> it's just as bad as fungus (I had one cleaned under guarantee - came back
> 10% better than it went). It doesn't seem to be a factor of usage,
> as I've seen it on lenses ranging from obviously - well - used to
otherwise -
> mint, to varying degrees, but *NONE* which are *TOTALLY* clear have yet
come
> to light for me.
> In short, if it's hazy, and you paid good money for it, send it back.
>
> Julian
> Cambs, UK
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Timpe, Jim
Sent: 26 August 2003 14:28
To: 'olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: [OM] ebay: 65-200/4 zuiko zoom. advice?
-----Original Message-----
>From: Richard Smith
>Subject: RE: [OM] ebay: 65-200/4 zuiko zoom. advice?
>
>
>My 65-200 is a very nice lens, and there is no fogging
>whatsoever. Is a case of rear element fogging really
>inevitable for my lens? Or am I just fortunate to have one of
>the few that is healthy?
>
My sample is thus far healthy as well.
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