Pentax and Carl Zeiss go back a way. Multicoating lenses was a joint
development of theirs. SMC and T* have the same roots. They may have
diverged a bit over the years but they are both very effective.
I think Rollei may have licensed their HFT from CZ, as well.
Len
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From: jmb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: smc eyeglasses?
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:10:27 -0500
Hello everyone,
I found this tidbit on http://www.ams-pentax.com/main/corporate.asp
1972
Company stock listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange's CDR market
PENTAX Carl Zeiss established in Tokyo
Introduction of SMC PENTAX eyeglasses
John
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