> > > i can only use the AV feature in my camera, and at this setting it >measures > > assuming an f/3.5 aperture (according to manual). that is a happy > > coincidence since your lense is f/3.5 too...so at this aperture >measurement > > should be ok. still the 1 stop overexposure is needed, si i wonder if >indeed > > the aperture stucks? > >I don't recall that happening, maybe something happened to it in the post? who knows, but it's concistent, and seems to be the case with the jupiter too... > > > no matter what the reason i planned a test of both the makinon and the > > jupiter lense, and maybe i'll go to the service lab and have the lenses > > checked with the proper machine...see what comes out... > > thanx and cheers, kostas > >I hope it all works out and whatever the results, once you _know_ your >equipment you can overcome it's failings and use it for what it's best at - >that's what all the old masters we admire so much used to do! > yep...i exploit the makinon to its full potential.in fact my last gallery submissions (old taunus, traffic light button)were all makinon work....thanks again, kostas _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.