kuchars22 Posted November 15, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, Having not seen fungus on a lens before, please can you advise if this fungus on a 1968 Summicron 50/2? Looks like a tree branch, or the outline of a dried up water mark or stain Thanks 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/347540-is-this-fungus/?do=findComment&comment=4565919'>More sharing options...
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Huss Posted November 15, 2022 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2022 Yes. Fungus can take many shapes, including filaments like in your image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 15, 2022 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2022 Difficult to tell, it might be but then again it might be some lint/hair. Have you tried to clean the lens or are you sure it's inside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted November 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, earleygallery said: Difficult to tell, it might be but then again it might be some lint/hair. Have you tried to clean the lens or are you sure it's inside? It's inside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted November 15, 2022 31 minutes ago, Huss said: Yes. Fungus can take many shapes, including filaments like in your image. Thank you. Follow-up questions: is this generally a cause for concern, if not visible in photos? Best way to test this? Will it get worse? Shall I get my money back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 15, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, kuchars22 said: Thank you. Follow-up questions: is this generally a cause for concern, if not visible in photos? Best way to test this? Will it get worse? Shall I get my money back? Oh, if it's a lens you've just bought then yes get your money back (assuming it wasn't dirt cheap and or you were told about the 'issue'). It won't affect the photos but many people wouldn't touch a lens with fungus, even if dead and not going to get any worse. It might be something else but either way if you wanted it cleaned you're looking at additional cost (and if it is fungus and it's etched the glass it will always show). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted November 15, 2022 Share #7 Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 14 minutes ago, kuchars22 said: ...Shall I get my money back? It kinda depends but I'd say, yes. If you can return it and get a full refund, do so. That little bit of fungus, if it is fungus, is not likely to have any significant effect on your photos but, you'll always be concerned about it. It will weigh on your mind. Even if it can be cleaned, cleaning costs money and fungus often leaves permanent scars in the glass. Just send it back and keep looking. It might be better to looks for something newer or from a reputable dealer. Often something that seems like a"good deal" really is not. Edited November 15, 2022 by BradS 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted November 15, 2022 37 minutes ago, BradS said: It kinda depends but I'd say, yes. If you can return it and get a full refund, do so. That little bit of fungus, if it is fungus, is not likely to have any significant effect on your photos but, you'll always be concerned about it. It will weigh on your mind. Even if it can be cleaned, cleaning costs money and fungus often leaves permanent scars in the glass. Just send it back and keep looking. It might be better to looks for something newer or from a reputable dealer. Often something that seems like a"good deal" really is not. It's an eBay purchase of £720, otherwise there's a bit of dust here and there which is acceptable to me, and the focus throw is very stiff, but I can work on that. It's a nice small lens but shame about the fungus - I was hoping to keep it for the life of my M, so it's got to be a good copy. Thanks all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joel1 Posted November 15, 2022 Share #9 Posted November 15, 2022 Looks like fungus to me. Definitely return it as it will not get better, only worse or possibly it will remain the same. Joel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted November 15, 2022 I’ve started the return process. Thanks for everyone’s feedback 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted November 15, 2022 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2022 1 hour ago, kuchars22 said: I’ve started the return process Good decision. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimichurri Posted November 16, 2022 Share #12 Posted November 16, 2022 18 hours ago, kuchars22 said: Hi all, Having not seen fungus on a lens before, please can you advise if this fungus on a 1968 Summicron 50/2? Looks like a tree branch, or the outline of a dried up water mark or stain Thanks 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! Is that the dual range one? You can also look into a version 3 summicron. Soft and vintage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted November 16, 2022 Just now, Chimichurri said: Is that the dual range one? You can also look into a version 3 summicron. Soft and vintage. It is the v3 (1968/69) that has this fungus. The seller has accepted the return now anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimichurri Posted November 16, 2022 Share #14 Posted November 16, 2022 Just now, kuchars22 said: It is the v3 (1968/69) that has this fungus. The seller has accepted the return now anyway Good. Gotta get them like this one. Nice and minty https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck97jUPPkv-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 16, 2022 Share #15 Posted November 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, kuchars22 said: It is the v3 (1968/69) that has this fungus. The seller has accepted the return now anyway Great lens and well-priced - I hope you find a nice replacement copy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuchars22 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted November 16, 2022 Just now, grahamc said: Great lens and well-priced - I hope you find a nice replacement copy Yeah it was, it was otherwise perfect but i would be afraid it would be hard to shift on if it decided to sell it later. It’s smaller than my CV 35 1.4 II, at least the same size which was perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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