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p.2 #3What's this on my lens?
Its a Harry Potter spell.... Fungui Molecui Protoneum..... Ok its been a long day and I needed a laugh. 
Aug 25, 2011 at 03:21 PM
p.2 #5What's this on my lens?
fotographiq wrote:
Thanks guys. Lens is in sunlight now, just in case.
So... if it is indeed fungus, and it is not affecting image quality, AND I keep the lens in a dry, cool place... should I worry?
yes! if it is fungus return it right away for full refund.
Thanks guys. Lens is in sunlight now, just in case.
So... if it is indeed fungus, and it is not affecting image quality, AND I keep the lens in a dry, cool place... should I worry?
yes! if it is fungus return it right away for full refund.
Aug 26, 2011 at 06:21 PM
p.2 #6What's this on my lens?
fotographiq wrote:
The seller was KEH, and it was rated as UGLY.
And you doubted them?
The seller was KEH, and it was rated as UGLY.
And you doubted them?
Aug 26, 2011 at 06:23 PM
p.2 #7What's this on my lens?
It looks ugly, but how can you complain if the images are reasonably acceptable?
EBH
EBH
Aug 26, 2011 at 06:58 PM
p.2 #8What's this on my lens?
EB-1 wrote:
It looks ugly, but how can you complain if the images are reasonably acceptable?
EBH
Well, if it's fungus among us, then the IQ might well degrade over time.
It looks ugly, but how can you complain if the images are reasonably acceptable?
EBH
Well, if it's fungus among us, then the IQ might well degrade over time.
Aug 26, 2011 at 07:01 PM
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p.2 #9What's this on my lens?
jcolwell wrote:
I think it's stinking fungus.
Over the past ten years, I've had about a dozen 'alternative' lenses repaired for fungus - probably half of them were irreparable (i.e. garbage). Now I use a dry cabinet for my good stuff. It provides an average relative hunidity of about 45%, which is pretty good, here in the aptly-named 'Maritimes'. This time of the year (which covers March through October), relative humidity typically varies from about 75% to 100%.
Here's what's in my dry cabinet today. Apologies for the poor IQ - the good stuff is in the cabinet.
The bottom right is the 250 2.0 Olympus, right? Unrelated to this thread, but I've not come across one before. How good is it?
I think it's stinking fungus.
Over the past ten years, I've had about a dozen 'alternative' lenses repaired for fungus - probably half of them were irreparable (i.e. garbage). Now I use a dry cabinet for my good stuff. It provides an average relative hunidity of about 45%, which is pretty good, here in the aptly-named 'Maritimes'. This time of the year (which covers March through October), relative humidity typically varies from about 75% to 100%.
Here's what's in my dry cabinet today. Apologies for the poor IQ - the good stuff is in the cabinet.
The bottom right is the 250 2.0 Olympus, right? Unrelated to this thread, but I've not come across one before. How good is it?
Aug 26, 2011 at 08:14 PM
p.2 #10What's this on my lens?
I had discussions with KEH about their "UGLY" graded lenses several times in the past.
Their position seems to be that those lenses KEH do not recommend for image making purposes. Instead, they are typically bought for spare parts and they are priced accordingly which means quite inexpensive. Therefore, if those filaments do not show in the images, might as well keep and use the lens.
BTW, does anyone know of a good source of fresh silica gel desiccant sachets in N. America ?
Their position seems to be that those lenses KEH do not recommend for image making purposes. Instead, they are typically bought for spare parts and they are priced accordingly which means quite inexpensive. Therefore, if those filaments do not show in the images, might as well keep and use the lens.
BTW, does anyone know of a good source of fresh silica gel desiccant sachets in N. America ?
Aug 26, 2011 at 08:14 PM
p.2 #11What's this on my lens?
Colwell that is AWESOME. Is there a smaller (much smaller...) version of that?
I took a bunch more photos of my 9 week old daughter today... something tells me that if this really is fungus, I will still be taking photos of her with the same lens at her high school graduation.
I took a bunch more photos of my 9 week old daughter today... something tells me that if this really is fungus, I will still be taking photos of her with the same lens at her high school graduation.
Aug 26, 2011 at 08:36 PM
p.2 #12What's this on my lens?
Petkal, I just bought an underwater housing for my S90 and these came up as recommended, I may get a pack of these: http://www.amazon.com/Sealife-Small-Moisture-muncher-capsules/dp/B0000DCW2V/ref=pd_sim_p_1
I say, stick you lens in the sun a few times and enjoy your bargain lens find, especially if it seems to be a sharp copy. Get out and shoot and don't worry about it.
I say, stick you lens in the sun a few times and enjoy your bargain lens find, especially if it seems to be a sharp copy. Get out and shoot and don't worry about it.
Aug 26, 2011 at 08:43 PM
p.2 #13What's this on my lens?
fotographiq wrote:
The seller was KEH, and it was rated as UGLY. I think, even with the potential fungus, that it's a bargain. The photos I've taken with it don't lie. How much worse can it get, the fungus? I've done some reading and if kept in a cool place, and exposed to sun, it will be OK unless it's already too far gone (which is clearly is not in this case, would you say?)
oh UGLY wow for that you can expect a junker in return
i guess use it until it grows enough to ruin the images?
hopefully you aren't allergic
then again maybe it's not fungus, some of it looks a little odd for fungus, hard to say for sure
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The seller was KEH, and it was rated as UGLY. I think, even with the potential fungus, that it's a bargain. The photos I've taken with it don't lie. How much worse can it get, the fungus? I've done some reading and if kept in a cool place, and exposed to sun, it will be OK unless it's already too far gone (which is clearly is not in this case, would you say?)
oh UGLY wow for that you can expect a junker in return
i guess use it until it grows enough to ruin the images?
hopefully you aren't allergic
then again maybe it's not fungus, some of it looks a little odd for fungus, hard to say for sure
Edited on Aug 26, 2011 at 09:05 PM · View previous versions
Aug 26, 2011 at 08:55 PM
p.2 #14What's this on my lens?
timpdx wrote:
Petkal, I just bought an underwater housing for my S90 and these came up as recommended, I may get a pack of these: http://www.amazon.com/Sealife-Small-Moisture-muncher-capsules/dp/B0000DCW2V/ref=pd_sim_p_1
Thanx Timpdx, that looks good, just a bit on the expensive side.
Petkal, I just bought an underwater housing for my S90 and these came up as recommended, I may get a pack of these: http://www.amazon.com/Sealife-Small-Moisture-muncher-capsules/dp/B0000DCW2V/ref=pd_sim_p_1
Thanx Timpdx, that looks good, just a bit on the expensive side.
Aug 26, 2011 at 09:03 PM
p.2 #15What's this on my lens?
I actually have a lens that looks the same as yours, and I'm inclined to say that they're fibers. Macro saves the day.
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h356/joeyu629/IMG_7111.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h356/joeyu629/IMG_7111.jpg
Aug 26, 2011 at 10:07 PM
.p.2 #17What's this on my lens?
Fibers as in fungus fibers, or just another material of some kind?
Aug 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM
p.2 #18What's this on my lens?
Fibers as in the material, synthetic kind
Have no fear! All you have to do is take apart the lens and...yeah...
Have no fear! All you have to do is take apart the lens and...yeah...
Aug 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM
p.2 #19What's this on my lens?
joeyu629 wrote:
I actually have a lens that looks the same as yours, and I'm inclined to say that they're fibers. Macro saves the day.
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h356/joeyu629/IMG_7111.jpg
are those really fibers??
how on earth did that happen, if so?
I actually have a lens that looks the same as yours, and I'm inclined to say that they're fibers. Macro saves the day.
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h356/joeyu629/IMG_7111.jpg
are those really fibers??
how on earth did that happen, if so?
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:04 PM
p.2 #20What's this on my lens?
Um. That doesn't look like "fibers" to me. If so, what kind of fibers are they?
I think some people have fungus in their lenses and don't even realize it.
I think some people have fungus in their lenses and don't even realize it.
Aug 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM