I've seen Cosina lens quality and FWIR (from what I recall) it's not
even close to 35-105 quality. I have always thought Tokina.
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C.H.Ling wrote:
> It is highly possible from Tokina.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Crawford"
>
>> I'd always wondered if the 35-105 had been made by someone else. It didn't
>> quite look like a real Olympus lens. The ring you turn to put it in close
>> focus mode looks like something from an off brand lens.
>>
>>
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>> On 5/29/09 8:53 AM, "John Hermanson" <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Even if the front group unscrews easily (and it may), it's still a big
>>> job. The diaphragm plate has to come completely apart and all parts
>>> degreased.
>>>
>>> At least the plate has 3 screws holding it all together when you drop it
>>> back in. That is what tipped me off that the 35-105 zoom is definitely
>>> not Olympus built. The only screws holding all the blade parts in are
>>> the 3-4 screws that hold the blade assembly into the barrel. You have to
>>> get all the blades in place, put the cover plate on (no screws holding
>>> it on), set it all on top of a large diameter dowel and lower lens
>>> barrel down around it. Align it with holes in the barrel and get screws
>>> in before the blades fall out.
>
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