On 1/04/07 2:40 AM, "Markus Maurer", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Why do some  lenses go over infinity focus? What is that good for?

IIRC, this is done to compensate for the thermal expansion/contraction.
This is more profound in barrels made of aluminum such as Limiteds.
Longer FL lenses must have this margin built in too, I suppose.
I could be wrong but this what I remember.

Ken


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