Re: SMC again (was Re: Pentax AF 100 mm f3.5 micro)

[Shel Belinkoff]

Dan Scott wrote:
 
> Don't lenses age over time, too? 
> Maybe what you are seeing is the
> difference caused by the coatings 
> on the older lenses oxidising over time?

I've not heard of coatings oxidizing.  However, I've purchased
new M-series lenses within the last year or so, as well as
having recently purchased new and used A-series lenses, and a
new FA lens, and each series show differences in the the
coatings.

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