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Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Started Oct 10, 2012 | Discussions thread
rujohan New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Diferent 20-50mm lens versions?

Robert N wrote:

Looks like you got the newest version. What's written on the front of the lens? 20-50mm II ED?

Well, I also have this lens without the ED label, neither on the lens nor on the box. Bought it here in Norway about one month ago. Written on the front of the lens is:

SAMSUNG LENS         1:3.5-5.6  20-50mm     ø 40.5    i-Function

In the manual, and on some of Samsungs websites -- in the specs - they say it has a Low Dispersive lens, not a Extra Low Dispersive lens. In the Overview section they use the label ED, like here:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/camera-camcorder/smart-cameras/nx-lenses/EX-S2050NB

It seems inconsistent. I wonder if the lens has been degraded in quality in the last version. In Norway it was priced like the 18-55mm some few months ago, now it is much cheaper.

I could try to email Samsung support and ask, but I doubt they can -- or will -- give a satisfying answer. If nothing comes up her, I will give it a try

Rune

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