why does this 21mm contax g 21mm biogon have a silver face?

awwsheeet

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• Mar 7, 2012

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-Biogon-2-8-21mm-T-Finder-Contax-G1-Contax-G2-Mint-Box-/260946726587?pt=US_Vintage_Cameras&hash=item3cc1a30ebb

 

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awwsheeet

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• Mar 7, 2012

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sorry i said 21mm twice!

42mm

 

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• Mar 7, 2012

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I'd say it's just poor lighting control on the part of the seller. He (or she) is getting glare of the lens face and making it look silver/white.