Lens Fungus

[schulze]

What can I use to remove fungus from old Nikon lens.
I tried using the solution from cleaning kits the fungus still there.

 

[Reportage]

one of the uncle at those CNY shows advise put insider refridgerator for one week and then thawing the lens for another week. dont know whether it works.

 

[Rashkae]

one of the uncle at those CNY shows advise put insider refridgerator for one week and then thawing the lens for another week. dont know whether it works.

Wah lau, you're on a roll today. :think:

 

[Rashkae]

What can I use to remove fungus from old Nikon lens.
I tried using the solution from cleaning kits the fungus still there.

Get it professionally cleaned.

 

[Octarine]

What can I use to remove fungus from old Nikon lens.
I tried using the solution from cleaning kits the fungus still there.

Either the fungus is inside (very likely) or it has already eaten into lens coating (also likely). Both cases need professional help. Plenty of space between the lens elements for fungus to grow.

 

[9V-Orion Images]

one of the uncle at those CNY shows advise put insider refridgerator for one week and then thawing the lens for another week. dont know whether it works.

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[DonnyDan]

The only way to get rid of fungus is to dismantle the lens for cleaning. It won't go away by itself and it is serious.

If you catch fungus early the elements can be cleaned. And its also possible to recoat an element in some cases. But the longer you wait the more the damage. Eventually the fungal waste products will eat through the coating and etch into the glass. Once that happens that element is ruined. There is no cure. I suppose you could pay to have the element or elements replaced, but I suspect that would be an expensive proposition.

To prevent fungus you should not store cameras or lenses in humid conditions. Air conditioned environments are best.

What can I use to remove fungus from old Nikon lens.
I tried using the solution from cleaning kits the fungus still there.

 

[schulze]

Thanks all for the reply.
The fungus is external and has been there for years, guess it's etched into the lens.
The lens is ruined then

 

[memorylane]

Thanks all for the reply.
The fungus is external and has been there for years, guess it's etched into the lens.
The lens is ruined then

Not all is lost. Scrap the fungi into a bowl and cook mushroom soup. Please take a photo for us all to appreciate your cooking...

 

[Dream Merchant]

Contact Fatigue here on CS.

 

[IamJeFfy]

does it appear on the end product? if it doesn't, why bother? just an eye sore..

 

[DellSuperman]

Contact Fatigue here on CS.

Yeah.. Fatigue, your friendly neighborhood lens repair / cleaning man..!

 

[fatigue]

Is the fungus easily accessible?
If it's inside the lens, then it's a different story

I'm not accepting any jobs this week.
but since DM and DS gave the recommendation, yours will be an exception

 

[Photoholic]

Get it clean by professional if you are not sure.

else,

Have a rough idea here

..... http://digital-photography-school.com/how-should-i-clean-my-dslrs-lens :nono:

 

[schulze]

Not all is lost. Scrap the fungi into a bowl and cook mushroom soup. Please take a photo for us all to appreciate your cooking...

I don't cook, but you can have the fungi when they are removed

 

[schulze]

Is the fungus easily accessible?
If it's inside the lens, then it's a different story

I'm not accepting any jobs this week.
but since DM and DS gave the recommendation, yours will be an exception

Thanks PM sent