To make it clear, all 50/1.8s are made in Japan. The MIJ 50/1.8 refer to the
latest version with Made In Japan printed on the front lens locking ring.
Peoples believe it is the best version.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Nichols"
> Thanks, Jim. It took me a few minutes to figure that one out for myself.
> Looking on *boy, I see some with Made in Japan, some say just Japan,
> others
> have Made in Japan on the back rim. Most say "Auto-S". I'm not sure what
> I
> am looking for to get the one with the best reputation.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JTimpe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Manual Focus vs AF
>
>
>> Made in Japan
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2009 8:07:00 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
>> Subject: Re: [OM] Manual Focus vs AF
>>
>> Hi Wayne,
>>
>> Thanks for the info. What does MIJ mean? I'm not up to date on all of the
>> shorthand.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "'Olympus Camera Discussion'" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OM] Manual Focus vs AF
>>
>>
>>> Just pick up a Zuiko 50/1.8 MIJ and OM adapter, $50 total. I doubt you
>>> would be able to tell the difference from a Summicron in any practical
>>> way,
>>> there is however a significant psychological effect in using Leica glass
>>> though ! (mind over matter)
>>>
>>> ...Wayne
>>>
>>> Wayne Harridge
>>> http://lrh.structuregraphs.com/
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