On Mon, 30 May 2005 17:07:35 GMT, Mr. Mark wrote:
I heard there is a coating on the rear element to prevent reflections
off the sensor for digital lenses though I've not seen any example of
these reflections so I assume it's quite a minor issue.

Wouldn't film do the same thing? It's shiny plasticy stuff after all.

Not as shiny.

BTW, you wouldn't necessarily see the reflections, they can manifest
as a general lack of contrast.

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