stump4545 Posted August 7, 2013 Share #1 Â Posted August 7, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) is buying an older lens with "cleaning marks" or "some dust" inside under bright light a good idea way save some cash? Â is a cleaning mark a nice way of saying scratched glass? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IWC Doppel Posted August 7, 2013 Share #2  Posted August 7, 2013 Cleaning marks, means scratches. Not a major issue if minor on the front lens, a problem if on the rear element.  Just adjust the price accordingly, I bought my 21 with marked front glass the image are perfect, Leica told me not to worry, only the very slight possibility of slight contrast issues in certain lights. My marked 21mm lens below Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/210370-buying-lens-w-cleaning-marks-and-dust/?do=findComment&comment=2392780'>More sharing options...
pgk Posted August 8, 2013 Share #3  Posted August 8, 2013 is buying an older lens with "cleaning marks" or "some dust" inside under bright light a good idea way save some cash? is a cleaning mark a nice way of saying scratched glass? Yes!  Cleaning marks may simply refer to coating damage. Small scratches on the front element are not usually too problematic (I've owned lenses with small front element scratches) and the scratches can be filled with black ink to reduce flare/contrast issues if you are prepared to do so (it works I have tried it). Beware a myriad of small scratches though or cloudiness, both of which can cause both flare and contrast issues.  Some dust is almost inevitable on old lenses and I've never found the small amounts I've encountered to be a problem. Lots of dust might be but I've not seen a really dusty lens as yet.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfhrased Posted August 14, 2013 Share #4 Â Posted August 14, 2013 I feel like LensRentals.com - Front Element Scratches is relevant to this discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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