A few specs of dust inside a lens will not hurt anything and will not cause
measurable artifacts in your pictures. The interior of the lens (2 surfaces
on either side of the diaphragm) are exposed and dust will get to them by
way of the back of the lens.
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John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: <plp@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 9:29 PM
Subject: [OM] Frequency of lens repairs
> Since we're having all of these threads on repairs, I have to
> ask how often lenses need service. Some situations are obvious,
> like the aperture ring stops turning. But what about regular
> wear and tear? Is it a good idea to have a lens CLRed if 'x'
> particles of dust are inside it? (and what is 'x'?) Since my
> lenses may have to last forever, as used ones will be of lower
> and lower quality as time goes on, I cannot afford to have one
> destroyed by fungus.
>
>
> Pete
>
>
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