checking of fungus

Namer · 6th December 2006

can anyone tell me how to check a lens if its fungus free

Artosoft · 6th December 2006

Look into the lens elements. Pointing to light maybe help.
If you find something like spider web inside, that's fungus.

Regards,
Arto.

Stress · 6th December 2006

The best is to use a led torch light and shine it into the lens and you can see very clearly. Always bring alone a small led torch for inspection of lens

antitrust · 6th December 2006

actually, a quick and fast rule when buying 2nd hand lenses is that, when you point at a light source, it should be TOTALLY clear. even little spots could be fungi spores.

Namer · 6th December 2006

thanks folks

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Namer New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Posts: 20	checking of fungus can anyone tell me how to check a lens if its fungus free

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Artosoft Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tanjong Katong Posts: 3,726	Re: checking of fungus Look into the lens elements. Pointing to light maybe help. If you find something like spider web inside, that's fungus. Regards, Arto. __________________ http://artosoft.multiply.com/photos __________________

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Stress Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,951	Re: checking of fungus The best is to use a led torch light and shine it into the lens and you can see very clearly. Always bring alone a small led torch for inspection of lens

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antitrust Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 318	Re: checking of fungus actually, a quick and fast rule when buying 2nd hand lenses is that, when you point at a light source, it should be TOTALLY clear. even little spots could be fungi spores.

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Namer New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Posts: 20	Re: checking of fungus thanks folks