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Univer
Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Posts: 282
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:49 am Post subject: Front Element Spots |
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Univer wrote:
Hi All,
Another question, I'm afraid, about a lens I'm thinking about buying. Please see the attached image (courtesy of the seller).
The seller is completely upfront about the marks on the front element, suggesting that they may be dust particles or "other marks." (There are also said to be some spots in the front element coating, and those may also be visible in the photo.)
What do you reckon these marks indicate? Fungus? Dried moisture spots? Something else altogether?
The lens is not a terribly common one (not truly rare either, I suppose), and I'm tempted to purchase it notwithstanding these defects. The seller offers a thirty-day unconditional return privilege. Do you think it might be worth the gamble?
Thanks for your help!
Jon |
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dof
Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 339 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:50 am Post subject: |
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dof wrote:
If the spots clean off, of course, it's no problem. But, some spots don't.
I don't know what causes the spots that don't clean off but it's not too
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
If tele lens mostly not impact IQ , big scratches, spots doesn't matter. If lot's of small cleaning marks there cover all over surface or haze there those are make lens to soft. If you can get on good price I think safe to take it. _________________ -------------------------------
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Univer
Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Posts: 282
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Univer wrote:
Thanks! (Thanks, too, for moving this thread to the proper forum.)
The deed is done - the lens is on its way to me, spots and all. Not to be mysterious about it, it's an Olympus FTL 135mm f/3.5 - a lens I've wanted for a long time.
Let's hope I don't have to take advantage of the seller's generous return policy!
Cheers,
Jon |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Univer wrote: |
Thanks! (Thanks, too, for moving this thread to the proper forum.)
The deed is done - the lens is on its way to me, spots and all. Not to be mysterious about it, it's an Olympus FTL 135mm f/3.5 - a lens I've wanted for a long time.
Let's hope I don't have to take advantage of the seller's generous return policy!
Cheers,
Jon |
I cross my fingers! I think you made wise decision. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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