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     Cooltouch Tinkerer Username: Cooltouch Post Number: 131 Registered: 01-2009 Rating: N/A |
Just thought I'd post a follow up. The lens arrived today. As it turns out, the seller managed to really exaggerate the amount of fungus the lens has. Actually, it is very minor amount of fungus along the rim of the glass -- what I would even describe as "negligible." Still, the plan is to remove it, although the urgency is no longer there. The front element is held in place by a large retaining ring with slots for a spanner. I don't see any evidence of corrosion, but I plan to use some vinegar anyway. I have been cautioned repeatedly that the LD glass is softer than regular optical glass, so I know to go very easy with it. I'll do my best to handle it by the edges only, I suppose. |