How much lens haze is to much. Ive been offer a nice deal on a 14inch Kodak Commercial Ektar in shutter which has some haze of the front element which with a simple clean did not clear.
How much lens haze is to much. Ive been offer a nice deal on a 14inch Kodak Commercial Ektar in shutter which has some haze of the front element which with a simple clean did not clear.
Cheers Shane
IMHO, the least bit of haze is bad for your images. If you can buy the lens cheaply enough to have it professionally cleaned... plus some financial cushion for damage beyond repairability (insurance)... then go for it.
Not sure if this shows it, maybe coating?
Cheers Shane
In most cases you will not notice haze (even severe cases), even when you scrutinize your negatives.
In some cases, it might cause flare/blow out and or blur under certain lighting conditions. Use a lens shade and do not worry about it.
There is no "el cheapo" lens worth professionally cleaning.
Most def coating failure - nothing to worry about in most cases, and - same advice as above applies - use a lens shade, and be happy photographing!Originally Posted by SMBooth
Not sure if this shows it, maybe coating?
Pre WWII coatings were so fragile that wiping them gently could remove the coating.
Most if not all commercial coating of lenses was done post WWII.
It's "most"; the lens shown was made in 1941.
Yep, That's my point. 1st off the Ektar is not a "Commercial Ektar" but the previous "Eastman Ektar"This was manufactured Prior to commercial use of Lumenized lens coating which Had not been invented or used in production as of yet.
Probably light scratches on the surface glass or possibly a post production (after market) coating added after WWII that has been scratched by faulty cleaning .
btw- I guess it could have been one of the 1st to receive Lumenized coating I guess but seems a bit to early.It could have been manufactured for our military and a test of lumenized coating.
What exactly is lens haze?
Why is it so difficult to print?
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