Some MIJ versions did have sticky apertures. My father's MIJ developed that.
I still have it, and it looks like new cause he never took many photos with
it, but it probably isn't worth repairing since I have one that works fine
and these lenses sell for $25 in nice shape on ebay.
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On 5/10/09 1:38 AM, "Wayne Harridge" <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yeah, forgot to mention that. Thought to be the best optically, though
> mechanically maybe not, I think some suffered from oily/sticky diaphragms.
>
> ...Wayne
>
> Wayne Harridge
> http://lrh.structuregraphs.com/
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>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C.H.Ling []
>> Sent: Sunday, 10 May 2009 2:49 PM
>> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
>> Subject: Re: [OM] Manual Focus vs AF
>>
>> 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
>>
>
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