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1-Nov-2010, 06:27
Hey all,
first time poster here as I have a problem with a lens and thought this looked like an appropriate place to ask.
I've just picked up a Apo-Rodagon-N 80mm enlarging lens off eBay. The lens is in top condition aside from what looks like some lint on the inside of the front element. I was hoping that someone with some experience could answer a few questions:
1. These lenses aren't fully sealed so is this problem commonplace?
2. Am I going to notice the lint or am I worrying about nothing? I'm going to be using the lens for tilt photography rather than its intended use as an enlarging lens - perhaps this has an effect on your answer.
3. Would it be possible, and cost effective, to get the lens serviced and cleaned? I spent £235 buying the lens so an expensive service would probably mean I'd send it back to the seller.
Any other thoughts? Thanks.
first time poster here as I have a problem with a lens and thought this looked like an appropriate place to ask.
I've just picked up a Apo-Rodagon-N 80mm enlarging lens off eBay. The lens is in top condition aside from what looks like some lint on the inside of the front element. I was hoping that someone with some experience could answer a few questions:
1. These lenses aren't fully sealed so is this problem commonplace?
2. Am I going to notice the lint or am I worrying about nothing? I'm going to be using the lens for tilt photography rather than its intended use as an enlarging lens - perhaps this has an effect on your answer.
3. Would it be possible, and cost effective, to get the lens serviced and cleaned? I spent £235 buying the lens so an expensive service would probably mean I'd send it back to the seller.
Any other thoughts? Thanks.