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Moldy 50mm f1.8 mk1

gone2themoon · 2009-11-06 22:14:27

Hi all! Short story is that I bought a mk1 version 50mm lens from eBay and notice mold on the onside between the last and second last elements. It will cost me more Money to return the item and probably too much to get cleaned professionally. I'v trawled google for diagrams/how to's and any info on the lens, so now i'm…

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06-11-2009 11:14pm

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gone2themoon

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Hi all!
Short story is that I bought a mk1 version 50mm lens from eBay and notice mold on the onside between the last and second last elements. It will cost me more Money to return the item and probably too much to get cleaned professionally. I'v trawled google for diagrams/how to's and any info on the lens, so now i'm asking you guys if anyone has any info on how to dismantle/clean my new lens. I would be very greatfull.
Thanks in advance
G2TM

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50mm 1.8 mk1

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#2 07-11-2009 12:56am
katiemaloe

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Hi, Basically, you can't really get rid of mould. It grows back even if it was cleaned. Maybe you could send it back to the ebay seller and see if they will refund you the cost and the postage.

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