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I've recently acquired a very cheap 35mm Summicron v4 M in very good shape. However, the front and back elements are filled with dust (or fungus). The edges don't have any obvious fungus or anything. The are only specs here and there, but mostly in the center of the elements.

 

What do you guys think? Is it dust or fungus?

 

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Looks like dust to me, but the lens looks a bit hazy too. Get the window cleaners (AKA DAG/Krauter) in. 

My phone's camera isn't very good sadly...

 

The lens is actually very clear! Surprisingly, giving what I paid for it!

 

I would guess that it's dust because of the very even spread, fungus tends to start in patches.

The centers have more dust than any other area. Maybe it collected dust as it was standing straight on a shelf? Other than that, it's pretty even as you say.

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