I wouldn't pay for ANY lens with ANY fungus. Several months back, I destroyed a
50mm/1.2
with fungus and left it in a dumpster. (It came on a camera I bought.) Thinking back, I
should have had it cleaned and given it away. Functionally, the lens may be just fine
after cleaning, though it may well be subject to some flair because the fungus etches
the
coatings. I maintain that the entire lens has to be cleaned, not just the glass and
that
something like a good soaking of all parts in strong bleach may be in order to kill any
spores found in the body. I am told that some professionals use Pond's cold cream to
clean
the lenses of the fungus. Assuming it can be cleaned, it would still be a really great
performer. Worth $120? That would be up to you. It'll cost at least an additional
US$50 or
more to clean it.
Regards,
Bob...
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Knobbe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 11:03 AM
Subject: SMC Takumar 85/1.8 fungus question
>
> I've been lurking for quite a while, but now I have a question:
>
> I was recently given a SMC Takumar 85/1.8, which, cosmetically, is in
> great condition. However, the optics have been attacked by fungus (one
> relatively big spot, and very minor transparent "growths"). Looking
> through the viewfinder on my ME, I don't even notice the fungus. So, my
> question is this: Is $120 a good price to have it cleaned, or should I
> look elsewhere? (As a college student, money is tight.)
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