Every time a lens without a rear cap is pushed/dropped into the case,
air carrying dust, dust mites, mold/fungus spores, etc. is forced up
into the interior of the lens. I would pass on such a lens even though
the rear element of the 135/2.8 is recessed enought that direct contact
with the bottom of the case is not likely.
Moose
Pete Prunskunas wrote:
I had a discussion with an ebay seller. He told me that he never
used a lens cap on the lens, but simply put the lens back into an
Olympus hard case. The lens was a 135mm f2.8 and the case
was for a 135mm f3.5. I suspect the lens would not have fit into
the case with the lens cap, as the f2.8 version is a little longer
than the f3.5 version. Am I being paranoid or does this sound
like a practice that might lead to a scratched rear element from
dust or dirt embedded in the bottom of the case?
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