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mantat
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p.1 #1 · What are the various possible lens problems?


Hi all,

anyone can list me all the various problems someone could have with a lens (any)? So far I have:

- not sharp
- fungus
- front focusing
- back focusing
- dust magnet
- loose focus ring
- slow focusing

Any other?

Thanks

Apr 30, 2008 at 10:24 AM
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p.1 #2 · What are the various possible lens problems?


scratches/dings on barrel
scratches/chips on glass elements
barrel alignment(for non-internal zooms)
contact points
not just loose, but uneven tightness on zoom/focus rings
filter threads



Edited on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM


Apr 30, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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p.1 #3 · What are the various possible lens problems?


Thanks, but I was thinking about brand new items, not used. Unless some people have seen scratches on new lenses?

Apr 30, 2008 at 11:21 AM
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p.1 #4 · What are the various possible lens problems?


Reading "my lens is soft" threads &
Operator error would be 2 of the top problems not mentioned.

Apr 30, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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p.1 #5 · What are the various possible lens problems?


How about "too many" and "too few"

And L fever. Don't forget L fever.

Also collimation or lens alignment issues that tilt the plane of focus.
IS problems.
Switch or button problems.
Self-zooming due to poor mechanical gearing for the weight involved.
Problems with the electronics (computer, motor, servos, etc.).
Internal cables coming adrift (and perhaps being damaged by or blocking moving parts).
Dust or other muck floating around inside (usually looks worse than it is).

- Alan

Apr 30, 2008 at 12:37 PM
 



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p.1 #6 · What are the various possible lens problems?


trenchmonkey wrote:
Reading "my lens is soft" threads &
Operator error would be 2 of the top problems not mentioned.

+1

Apr 30, 2008 at 08:01 PM
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mantat wrote:
Thanks, but I was thinking about brand new items, not used. Unless some people have seen scratches on new lenses?


If you belive brand new lenses has fungus, then you should expect scratches also

Apr 30, 2008 at 08:26 PM
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p.1 #8 · What are the various possible lens problems?


Lars Johnsson wrote:
mantat wrote:
Thanks, but I was thinking about brand new items, not used. Unless some people have seen scratches on new lenses?


If you belive brand new lenses has fungus, then you should expect scratches also





Apr 30, 2008 at 08:30 PM
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p.1 #9 · What are the various possible lens problems?


How about CA and bad contrast?

Apr 30, 2008 at 08:55 PM
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