I wonder if the problem is fungus, or is it separation of the rear two elements.
>From the lens diagrams it looks likethe two rear elements may be cemented
together. Perhaps John H. or Clint could chime in here. If this is the case, can
separating elements be recemented? Perhaps that might be an option for repair.
Jim Couch
Mark Dapoz wrote:
> I don't know what it is about the rear elements of the 8mm, but I've seen
> several which have had fungus on only the rear elements. Perhaps it's the
> type of coating they used, but whatever it is, it seems to cultivate fungus.
> I would suspect there are many 8mm's out there in search of rear elements.
> -mark
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