Lens "defect"?

borno · 05-15-2011, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

I would worry about the resale value also. I think I would return it, that's an expensive lens and should not have spots like that. I thought they quit making the ZK mount, and if it is fungus from storage it will only get worse.

scorpioh · 05-15-2011, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by borno

I would worry about the resale value also. I think I would return it, that's an expensive lens and should not have spots like that. I thought they quit making the ZK mount, and if it is fungus from storage it will only get worse.

Yap. my mind is made in trying a third copy now. <;

It's the last existing stock on shelves - yes, you probably can't find them new very soon I guess.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-15-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by scorpioh

It's the last existing stock on shelves - yes, you probably can't find them new very soon I guess

Aye that's because you've got 'em all.

But seriously for a moment, I'm sure that Zeiss will step up to the plate and resolve this issue for you. As already stated by interested_observer, this is an expensive quality lens, made by Zeiss, a top manufacturer, let us know how you get on, good luck.

stevebrot · 05-15-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by Kim C

Condensation?

Kim

That was my first thought as well, particularly given that you are in the tropics. Internal fogging can result in fine spots like this. That being said, I would still take the matter up with Zeiss in case it really is a lens quality issue.

Steve

**interested_observer** · 05-15-2011, 01:56 PM

There are shops in Singapore that carry Zeiss. Regardless of mount, I would swing by to see if any of their lenses show similar problems. That would rule out climate conditions at least. They might also have an opinion on what is going on with your present copy.

scorpioh · 05-15-2011, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That was my first thought as well, particularly given that you are in the tropics. Internal fogging can result in fine spots like this. That being said, I would still take the matter up with Zeiss in case it really is a lens quality issue.

Steve

Thanks. <: Actually, on the other hand, I have never had such an issue with any other lenses (including a couple of other zk's). Moreover, it arrived like this, straight from the brand new packaging.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Do custom "artistic" or even "funny" lens caps evenexist?	lovemehate	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	33	02-10-2016 09:10 AM
Which Zoom Lens? "Tamron AF 18-250mm", "Pentax-DA 18-250mm" or "Sigma 18-250mm"	hoomanshb	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	4	07-30-2010 09:50 AM
K-mount Experts: How to convert a "KAF2" lens to "KF"?	panoguy	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	24	07-08-2010 05:20 PM
K1000 body "ding" - defect, accident, or "feature"?	dannywho	Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras	6	10-08-2009 06:11 PM
Pentax "A" lens and "F" 1.7X converter on K10d	yyyzzz	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	4	07-09-2009 05:04 AM

05-15-2011, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#16
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	I would worry about the resale value also. I think I would return it, that's an expensive lens and should not have spots like that. I thought they quit making the ZK mount, and if it is fungus from storage it will only get worse.

05-15-2011, 03:59 AM	#17
scorpioh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 182 Original Poster	Originally posted by borno I would worry about the resale value also. I think I would return it, that's an expensive lens and should not have spots like that. I thought they quit making the ZK mount, and if it is fungus from storage it will only get worse. Yap. my mind is made in trying a third copy now. <; It's the last existing stock on shelves - yes, you probably can't find them new very soon I guess.

05-15-2011, 11:23 AM	#18
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by scorpioh It's the last existing stock on shelves - yes, you probably can't find them new very soon I guess Aye that's because you've got 'em all. But seriously for a moment, I'm sure that Zeiss will step up to the plate and resolve this issue for you. As already stated by interested_observer, this is an expensive quality lens, made by Zeiss, a top manufacturer, let us know how you get on, good luck.

05-15-2011, 11:27 AM	#19
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kim C Condensation? Kim That was my first thought as well, particularly given that you are in the tropics. Internal fogging can result in fine spots like this. That being said, I would still take the matter up with Zeiss in case it really is a lens quality issue. Steve

05-15-2011, 01:56 PM	#20
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	There are shops in Singapore that carry Zeiss. Regardless of mount, I would swing by to see if any of their lenses show similar problems. That would rule out climate conditions at least. They might also have an opinion on what is going on with your present copy.

05-15-2011, 07:16 PM	#21
scorpioh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 182 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot That was my first thought as well, particularly given that you are in the tropics. Internal fogging can result in fine spots like this. That being said, I would still take the matter up with Zeiss in case it really is a lens quality issue. Steve Thanks. <: Actually, on the other hand, I have never had such an issue with any other lenses (including a couple of other zk's). Moreover, it arrived like this, straight from the brand new packaging.