Re: Lens Fungus (Fungi?)

"Robert C." <robc638killspam@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:f7G4f.7146$ns3.267945@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> "Larry" <josephlbeattie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:Xns96F1D806EBC9Dlarrybeattieshawca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>I have a Canon EF 75-300 1:4-5.6 USM zoom. Apparently from I can see,
>>it
>> has fungus on 3 level(?) or I guess lenses. Can it be
>> repaired/cleaned and is it worth it? Thanks
>>
>> Larry
>
> My understanding is that if fungii has not attacked the glass surface
> too much (has not left imprints or etched the glass), it is possible
> to "wash" the fungii away using an acid solution.
>
> The problem arises with the disassembly of the lens: Fixed-focus
> manual lenses can be taken apart somewhat easily; AF Zooms are nearly
> impossible, and the cost to do such a job will probably be greater
> than replacing the lens with an equivalent used one.
>
> ~Robert C.
>
>
>

Thank you - bummer. I didn't realize the fungus would attack the glass.
So, I would pay someone to take the lens apart just to find out the glass
is shot. Hmmmm. Nope, not a good decision. You may have just saved from
really getting into deep dodo with my wife.

Larry
.

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