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Re: [OM]Scratch on 90(2), to worry or not?

Subject: Re: [OM]Scratch on 90(2), to worry or not?
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 11:07:38 -0500
Jees, just leave it alone or replace the element.  You will see no
difference between the two.

John  Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Trottier <TomATrottier@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [OM]Scratch on 90(2), to worry or not?


> One suggestion I have read is to fill in any scratches on a lens with
> fine black paint to reduce any effects. Better use an "000" brush
> with spottone or waterpaint, so you can wash mistakes away. Adding a
> water-wetter such as Foto-flo should avoid beading problems.
>
> Tom
>
> On 19 Feb 00, at 12:20, Morgan Sparks spoke about
> *Re: [OM]Scratch on 90(2), to worry ..* saying
>
> Tatu Laitinen wrote:
>
> > my valuable 90mm
> > f2 macro has a tiny (5mm long & very thin), scratch on the middle of  >
the rear element!!!!
>
> I don't think it will affect your pictures.  I've got some lenses with
> some really marked up front elements that still are sharp and
> contrasty.  I've been told the rear element is more critical, but your
> blemish sounds minor enough not to worry.
>
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