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[OM] Re: Zuiko 16mm fisheye...how much veiling glare should I expect

Subject: [OM] Re: Zuiko 16mm fisheye...how much veiling glare should I expect
From: rbinnj <rbinnj@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:04:43 -0500
Nick Wilson wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I have got around to posting an OM-related question.
> 
> I bought a 16mm Zuiko fisheye some time ago 'in great condition' etc 
> etc, but it ended up having some scuffing on the coating on the front 
> element. I didn't give it back for various reasons (it was a friend of a 
> friend; didn't think a bit of wear on the outer coating would make that 
> much difference,  blah blah). With time, I have found that it picks up a 
> fair bit of veiling glare/flare when there is overcast or even a bright 
> sky if the light is correct for the effect. No light source in the 
> image, but a classic 'pick up stray light' effect.
> 
> The lens is sharpish (not great) and can take pics without glare if the 
> light is right, eg check out an image on the Olympus Odyssey (under 
> 'Nick Wilson' from the mis-spelled Whien Whien). 
> http://www.olympus-photography.com/Olympus-Odyssey/gallery_black_1.htm
> 
> I was wondering how much I might expect, given the experience of other 
> users. I find it constraining now.
> 
> Nick
> 

Nick,
Can't help with the flare question but I really like your Odyssey shots. 
How were they scanned?
Thanks,

Russ Butler (NJ USA)

P.S. Sorry all if this is a double reply. Still sorting my email problems.

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