Hi Frank,
With single coated / non coated lenses, the flare is a function of lens
groups. The Tessar has 3 groups and the flare is minimal even with an
uncoated lens. However, as the groups increase with zooms and IF lenses,
multi-coating becomes even more important.Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Of course, that lens has a very small front element (I think it takes 36mm filters), but then that's part of the lens design isn't it? regards, frank
