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Archive 2008 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?

  
 
prashant
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p.1 #1 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


I recently bought this lens which is supposedly in MINT condition. When I turn the front glass at a certain angle I see some small stains inside the front element. I asked the dealer and he said they are Belagflecken (stains in English) and it is normal for such a lens. Umm, am not so sure. I have 4 week return possibility so thought of asking you people who own this glass.

Thanks for the time.



Oct 14, 2008 at 07:14 AM
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p.1 #2 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


I can not remember having any stains on my copy... It is now sold so I canīt verify this.


Oct 14, 2008 at 07:21 AM
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p.1 #3 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


Stains are not normal - take it back.


Oct 14, 2008 at 07:26 AM
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p.1 #4 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


Fungus...?


Oct 14, 2008 at 09:26 AM
prashant
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p.1 #5 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


Thanks a lot everybody. I will test the lens again today and will return it asap.
overdal, it is perhaps fungus, something I will definitely do not want to worry about.



Oct 14, 2008 at 10:11 AM
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p.1 #6 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


75% of all lenses I buy one Ebay have some major issue. Seems to be OK for sellers to overgrade, or just plain lie.


Oct 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM
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p.1 #7 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


Please take a picture of the stain and post same so others may benefit from what to watch out for.

As far as returning the lens, I am with what others have said.... not worth the effort if it was supposed to be in mint condition



Oct 15, 2008 at 04:39 PM
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p.1 #8 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


thanks all. I will try to get a picture of it from certain angle if possible.


Oct 16, 2008 at 02:44 AM
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p.1 #9 · 35mm Olympus Shift - stains?


Sounds like the "stain" which developed in my binoculars, due to fungus growing between elements


Oct 16, 2008 at 09:46 AM





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