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DIY haze cleaning on a Soligor 100/2?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:32 pm    Post subject: DIY haze cleaning on a Soligor 100/2? Reply with quote

Stumbled upon a Soligor 100/2 but has haze. Thought of taking it to a lens repair specialist but then wanted to actually try disassemble the lens myself and actually experience what a lens looks like inside.

I have unscrewed the bottom mount of the lens which is straight forward and easy, but then what's the next step? Should I unscrew the front part?

Here's two shots of front and back view of lens:





Anybody can help or has experience in disassembling a lens of similar design?

Any inputs will be greatly appreciated!

bruzzo


PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is this the exact lens you have? I think it is better to evaluate the possibility of cleaning the haze before attempt to repair it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannandreaa/sets/72157628387018101/with/6331133961/


PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
Is this the exact lens you have? I think it is better to evaluate the possibility of cleaning the haze before attempt to repair it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannandreaa/sets/72157628387018101/with/6331133961/


Hi Calvin thanks a lot for your reply.
Yes I think this is the exact same lens as the one in the link you posted. 58mm filter diameter with built-in hood 100mm F2.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The optical diagram printed in the box.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannandreaa/6331133961/

There is a glued element in the middle of the lens. Before you open the lens further , make sure the haze is not situated inside the glued element. If it is inside the elements, you cannot fix it unless you re-glue it. I am not sure how to open the lens so I cannot help you.

Please post lens repair question to the repair section next time.
http://forum.mflenses.com/equipment-care-and-repairs-f6.html


PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
The optical diagram printed in the box.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannandreaa/6331133961/

There is a glued element in the middle of the lens. Before you open the lens further , make sure the haze is not situated inside the glued element. If it is inside the elements, you cannot fix it unless you re-glue it. I am not sure how to open the lens so I cannot help you.

Please post lens repair question to the repair section next time.
http://forum.mflenses.com/equipment-care-and-repairs-f6.html


Agree.
If haze is on cemented optic. just forget it.
My repairmen opened my lens and found out. They can clean it, but cannot guaranteed how to glue it again. It must be done with pressing machine. If gluing is not proper a bit, sharpness will be reduced.


PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you both, I guess I'll give a professional have a look then.
Thanks Calvin will post lens repair questions on lens repair section instead next time.