Front Element Scratches

[istDeS]

Just to share an interesting page with images taken with a lens with bad front element.

http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2008.10.30/front-element-scratches

 

[GavinTing]

Hahah. Thats awesome. I guess I don't need the UV filter anymore.

 

[Blur Shadow]

That is some serious damage to the front element!!

 

[Flashbulb]

Hahah. Thats awesome. I guess I don't need the UV filter anymore.

depends....what do you think is the re-sale value of a cracked lens but still can give okay picture?

 

[calebk]

Oh my goodness. Looks like someone actually shot it or something.

 

[kkcharles82]

darn good post. a good explaination to those who worry about dust and minute scratches on the front element.

 

[maswu]

depends....what do you think is the re-sale value of a cracked lens but still can give okay picture?

the re-sale value will be very bad...becuz generally no one like to buy a lens that has lots of scratches and stuff...man are man...no matter whether the image quality is good or not, no one will one to buy a lens full of scratches or chips...you wouldn't would you?