My sympathies - ouch!
I think it is quite impossible to say whether this will cause a noticeable
problem. I think the best thing to do is to shoot a test roll of film
trying to get it to have an effect then compare the results with what you
normally get.
I have heard recommendations for filling a scratch with black paint (?),
soot or some such then wiping the excess off. I have never had to try it
so myself.
I think if it really bothers you or testing reveals there is a noticeable
problem you should consider having the element replaced. I am sure you
could get a quote on having it done before commiting yourself.
You could try here to find links to repairers or agents in Europe -
http://www.olympus-europa.com/
Giles
Tatu Laitinen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My worst nightmare just came true, when I noticed that my valuable 90mm
> f2 macro has a tiny (5mm long & very thin), scratch on the middle of the
> rear element!!!! Its very small but it can be clearly seen from certain
> angles. I take a lot of photos of backlit subjects so can a scratch this
> tiny lower contrast?? And should I be worried about it? Im very critical
> about the sharpness and contrast.
>
> If this tiny scratch does lower the contrast, how can it be fixed??
>
> Thanks,
> Tatu Laitinen
>
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