on 25/05/2003 19:21, Moose at olymoose@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Since the front element of this lens is quite thick at its border, where the
>> fungus spot is located
>>
> According to the lens profile o the eSIF, the front element is quite a
> bit thinner at the edge than at the center.
You're absolutely right, thank you. I had not checked my info. It just
*seems* thicker at its border.
>
>> - well, does it make sense to have it cleaned? It is a MC lens...
>>
> The official Oly procedure for cleaning off fungus is with cold cream,
> specifically Ponds brand. Since it's the front element, it's pretty
> easy to remove, if you are adept at that sort of thing. Home or shop, it
> should be dealt with sooner rather than later, as fungus can not only
> remove the coating(s), but actually mar the surface of the glass.
>
> Moose
I'll be there tomorrow morning... hope Mr.Bolivar won't be surprised about
Ponds cold cream.
I would remove the front element myself, but it seems some special tool is
needed to unscrew the front ring, ...well that's how I suppose it should be
removed - I've never disassembled one.
Thanks, Moose.
Fernando
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