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Dave McGaughey
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p.1 #1 · So..........fungus?

Rokkor 58mm f/1.2

Aperture wide open with a flashlight shining into the front element. I see about 4 fuzzy-areas with a more dense center spot. Not sure what it is. Doesn't look like most of the fungus pictures I've seen...

Feb 25, 2012 at 05:35 AM

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p.1 #2 · So..........fungus?

If that's a new purchase with that used label attached to it...I'd return it. I see what also looks like slight circular etching from perhaps cleaning?

Feb 25, 2012 at 05:57 AM

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p.1 #3 · So..........fungus?

Definately fungus!

Feb 25, 2012 at 06:12 AM

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p.1 #4 · So..........fungus?

Fungus, as well as a previous, not entirely successful attempt to clean some that was there before.

Feb 25, 2012 at 06:31 AM

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p.1 #5 · So..........fungus?

dirb9 wrote:
Fungus, as well as a previous, not entirely successful attempt to clean some that was there before.

Ditto. Return if possible, asap.

JJ

Feb 25, 2012 at 06:37 AM

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p.1 #6 · So..........fungus?

In summation, we of FM don't want to associate with you anymore, as you are probably infected with spores yourself. :P

It screwed Cobra Commander in Cobra-La, and it could happen to YOU!

Feb 25, 2012 at 08:22 AM

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p.1 #7 · So..........fungus?

sirimiri wrote:
In summation, we of FM don't want to associate with you anymore, as you are probably infected with spores yourself. :P

It screwed Cobra Commander in Cobra-La, and it could happen to YOU!

Ouch!!! That was funny.

Feb 25, 2012 at 08:56 AM

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p.1 #8 · So..........fungus?

LMAO
Your lens defiantly looks nasty, if the discription Didn't say it has fungus, return it.

Feb 25, 2012 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · So..........fungus?

Thanks guys. Just got the 58mm f/1.2 from a certain NY-based camera store. Along with a Rokkor 28mm f/2 with a lazy aperture and a FDn 28mm f/2 with a terrible case of the bubbles. Not too impressed with their lens evaluations.

At least they have a good return policy.

Feb 25, 2012 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #10 · So..........fungus?

While I have your attention - what's your opinion on this Canon FD lens?

Feb 25, 2012 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #11 · So..........fungus?

Are those all on the edges? It looks like water damage.

EBH

Feb 25, 2012 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #12 · So..........fungus?

It doesn't look like it's on the glass - but on the plastic/metal internals.

Feb 25, 2012 at 04:00 PM

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p.1 #13 · So..........fungus?

Last one looks like salt water spots.

Feb 25, 2012 at 04:06 PM

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p.1 #14 · So..........fungus?

Maybe. Weird stuff. Eh, I'll just send all three back. Curse you NY store!

Feb 25, 2012 at 04:16 PM

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p.1 #15 · So..........fungus?

"Schneideritis" the black color is defective.
Old Schneider Kreuznach lenses have this sometimes.

Feb 25, 2012 at 07:11 PM

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p.1 #16 · So..........fungus?

Yep, have had to deal with the white dots, too. Removing the lens elements and repainting the edges helps. It's quite a hassle, though. Wouldn't do it again.
It may also affect plastic parts in certain lenses, e.g. Mamiya glass. The white dots may occur when certain softening constituents volatilize.

Feb 25, 2012 at 09:06 PM

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