It's the later 6 element, model number 43812. Don
> -----Original Message----- > From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 8:06 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: SMCT 135/2.5 results > > > which 135mm F2.5 SMCT do you have? early 5 element or > later 6 element? > jco > > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 7:55 PM > To: PDML > Subject: SMCT 135/2.5 results > > > Amazingly sharp even wide open: > http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Kitty.htm > > Rather poor flare resistance: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Flare.htm > (At least wide open, haven't tried the other apertures yet) > > I shoot wide open a lot so the sharpness is a good thing. > The low flare resistance surprised me though. > The supplied (correct) hood helps but it needs more. > Handles very well, a pleasure to use once you get used > to the long focus travel. (About 200 degrees) > > Those who own the SMCP 135/2.5: > Is flare resistance in the K version better? > Is focus travel as long? > > > Don >
