Yes, the common use of elements glued in one pc is a challenge. I will have
to ask if that can be cleaned. But can fungus grow in between the glued
elements?
----- Original Message -----
From: Olaf Greve <o.greve@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 10:10 PM
Subject: RE: [OM] I Pulled a "Real Stupid"
> Hi,
>
> > YOu might want to consider sending that to me. I can have itcleaned for
US
> > 12.00. Problem is cost of sending and returning to you.
>
> Thanks for the offer!
>
> $12.00 would certainly have been a great price for getting the fungus
> removed, however, there are two pitfalls with this particular lens:
> 1) The fungus is highly likely located between the 3rd and the 4th
element,
> which are cemented together. I don't think it will be easy/possible to
> separate these to elements without damaging them.
> 2) The two halves that comprise the lens have been glued together. Using
> acetone may do the trick in getting rid of the glue, but if not used
> properly, may do further damage to the lens.
>
> Either way, the fungus is really tiny (two small specks) so I'm not too
much
> bothered by it. If someday I decide to have it removed after all, I will
> certainly keep your offer in mind though!
>
> Cheers!
> Olafo
>
>
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