like any other lens, its probably normal to be very slightly softer wide open, which is what I see based on those two photos. I doubt those very few scratch marks are making the difference... jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm So it does, William. I'm not sure if this is normal or caused by the scratches, though. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af William Robb Sendt: 24. marts 2007 03:36 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: SMC-K 4/45-125mm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jens Bladt" Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm > Better link: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/431886590/ > > Looks like it's just not quite as sharp wide open. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net