Problem with the lens 9-18 Oly

Well you're shooting right into the sun with I'm guessing no filters, that's a majority of the problem. Do you get lens flare  or those strange colors when shooting w/o the sun? If the lens exhibits normal behavior in all other conditions then you know what is causing it.

Havent encountered anything like that with my 9-18.

Bill

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