is this FUNGUS in my lens?

iNicole · 02-08-2013, 07:10 PM

Hi!

I just want to know if this is fungus for sure, I'm 90% sure it's fungus.

Is it possible for fungus to develop in a few days (during shipment), I got this like 3 hours ago!

Youtu.be

Thanks
Nicole

Last edited by iNicole; 02-08-2013 at 07:57 PM.

causey · 02-08-2013, 07:31 PM

Yes, it's fungus.
No, the fungus could not have developed in a few days. It's much older than that.

stevebrot · 02-08-2013, 07:52 PM

That is truly nasty!!! No, that did not happen overnight. Did the seller indicate the lens condition in the offer? I would suggest a return for the full amount of purchase plus shipping both ways.

Steve

iNicole · 02-08-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That is truly nasty!!! No, that did not happen overnight. Did the seller indicate the lens condition in the offer? I would suggest a return for the full amount of purchase plus shipping both ways.

No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean...

The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell!

stevebrot · 02-08-2013, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by iNicole

No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean...

The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell!

Insist on a full refund. If you paid with PayPal, start the dispute process today.

Steve

causey · 02-08-2013, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by iNicole

No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean...

The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell!

\

You should be able to return it without problems. And you should be refunded for shipping, too, since the seller sent you a defective item.

iNicole · 02-08-2013, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by causey

No, the fungus could not have developed in a few days. It's much older than that.

How long approx. does it take for the fungus to develop?

altopiet · 02-08-2013, 11:41 PM

how long does it take fungus to grow on lens?

Edit: That is a bad case of fungus, send the lens back asap!

GibbyTheMole · 02-09-2013, 06:07 AM

I bought a Tamron 60-300 with a case of fungus like that. Seller described the glass as "pristine and clear". She wasn't going to give me a refund (she said I was being too picky.) 'til I took a bunch of photos of the fungus and sent them off to PayPal. I had my money back in my account a couple of days later.

Jean Poitiers · 02-09-2013, 06:11 AM

Fungus, a lot that did not develop overnight ... I agree that you should demand a refund and pay no postage ... J

iNicole · 02-09-2013, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by GibbyTheMole

I bought a Tamron 60-300 with a case of fungus like that. Seller described the glass as "pristine and clear". She wasn't going to give me a refund (she said I was being too picky.) 'til I took a bunch of photos of the fungus and sent them off to PayPal. I had my money back in my account a couple of days later.

UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear!

bullitt_60 · 02-09-2013, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by iNicole

UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear!

Don't even screw around with that jackleg. Start a paypal dispute immediately. Can I assume you sent the same video to the seller?

causey · 02-09-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by iNicole

UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear!

Give him the link to this thread. If he still refuses to give you a full refund, file a complaint with paypal. Don't worry, you'll get your money back.

Anyway, he seems to be a dishonest seller. If he's selling lenses he should know fungus doesn't grow overnight and that you could not be responsible for it. He either didn't check the lens thoroughly (with a flashlight) when you asked him to or he knew the lens had fungus.

iNicole · 02-09-2013, 09:18 AM

I did link him to here, he claims that the lens showed in this video is not his... i have all the proof, the exact same scratches on the lens at the exact same places.. I don't even want to cause him any trouble, I'm trying to find the best solution.
And he wants me to pay the return shipping to which is 18$!!! What is this... I have to pay an extra 18$ for receiving a lens full of fungus.

Should I wait a bit and talk with the seller or file a complaint immediately?

causey · 02-09-2013, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by iNicole

I did link him to here, he claims that the lens showed in this video is not his... i have all the proof, the exact same scratches on the lens at the exact same places.. I don't even want to cause him any trouble, I'm trying to find the best solution.
And he wants me to pay the return shipping to which is 18$!!! What is this... I have to pay an extra 18$ for receiving a lens full of fungus.

Should I wait a bit and talk with the seller or file a complaint immediately?

File a complaint in 3, 2, 1... NOW!
Explain the situation in your complaint message and include the link to your video.
The best way to identify a lens is by the number on the front, which in the case of your lens is 5411719.

02-08-2013, 11:41 PM	#8
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	how long does it take fungus to grow on lens? Edit: That is a bad case of fungus, send the lens back asap! Last edited by altopiet; 02-08-2013 at 11:50 PM.

02-09-2013, 09:10 AM	#13
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by iNicole UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear! Give him the link to this thread. If he still refuses to give you a full refund, file a complaint with paypal. Don't worry, you'll get your money back. Anyway, he seems to be a dishonest seller. If he's selling lenses he should know fungus doesn't grow overnight and that you could not be responsible for it. He either didn't check the lens thoroughly (with a flashlight) when you asked him to or he knew the lens had fungus. Last edited by causey; 02-09-2013 at 09:18 AM.

02-09-2013, 09:19 AM	#15
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by iNicole I did link him to here, he claims that the lens showed in this video is not his... i have all the proof, the exact same scratches on the lens at the exact same places.. I don't even want to cause him any trouble, I'm trying to find the best solution. And he wants me to pay the return shipping to which is 18$!!! What is this... I have to pay an extra 18$ for receiving a lens full of fungus. Should I wait a bit and talk with the seller or file a complaint immediately? File a complaint in 3, 2, 1... NOW! Explain the situation in your complaint message and include the link to your video. The best way to identify a lens is by the number on the front, which in the case of your lens is 5411719. Last edited by causey; 02-09-2013 at 09:26 AM.

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02-08-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Yes, it's fungus. No, the fungus could not have developed in a few days. It's much older than that.

02-08-2013, 07:52 PM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	That is truly nasty!!! No, that did not happen overnight. Did the seller indicate the lens condition in the offer? I would suggest a return for the full amount of purchase plus shipping both ways. Steve

02-08-2013, 07:55 PM	#4
iNicole Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot That is truly nasty!!! No, that did not happen overnight. Did the seller indicate the lens condition in the offer? I would suggest a return for the full amount of purchase plus shipping both ways. No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean... The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell!

02-08-2013, 08:02 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by iNicole No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean... The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell! Insist on a full refund. If you paid with PayPal, start the dispute process today. Steve

02-08-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by iNicole No! That's why I'm a bit pissed! I also messaged the seller 2 times to make sure there was no mold or fungus in the lens, and he/she told me the lens was clean... The pictures in the listing were blurry too, so I really couldn't tell! \ You should be able to return it without problems. And you should be refunded for shipping, too, since the seller sent you a defective item.

02-08-2013, 11:01 PM	#7
iNicole Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey No, the fungus could not have developed in a few days. It's much older than that. How long approx. does it take for the fungus to develop?

02-09-2013, 06:07 AM	#9
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	I bought a Tamron 60-300 with a case of fungus like that. Seller described the glass as "pristine and clear". She wasn't going to give me a refund (she said I was being too picky.) 'til I took a bunch of photos of the fungus and sent them off to PayPal. I had my money back in my account a couple of days later.

02-09-2013, 06:11 AM	#10
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Fungus, a lot that did not develop overnight ... I agree that you should demand a refund and pay no postage ... J

02-09-2013, 08:46 AM	#11
iNicole Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by GibbyTheMole I bought a Tamron 60-300 with a case of fungus like that. Seller described the glass as "pristine and clear". She wasn't going to give me a refund (she said I was being too picky.) 'til I took a bunch of photos of the fungus and sent them off to PayPal. I had my money back in my account a couple of days later. UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear!

02-09-2013, 09:09 AM	#12
bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	Originally posted by iNicole UPDATE: The seller now thinks I'm lying about the fungus.... this is insane!! He wants me to send the lens back with no fungus to get refunded. I am no magician! I would love to be able to make fungus disappear! Don't even screw around with that jackleg. Start a paypal dispute immediately. Can I assume you sent the same video to the seller?

02-09-2013, 09:18 AM	#14
iNicole Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 121 Original Poster	I did link him to here, he claims that the lens showed in this video is not his... i have all the proof, the exact same scratches on the lens at the exact same places.. I don't even want to cause him any trouble, I'm trying to find the best solution. And he wants me to pay the return shipping to which is 18$!!! What is this... I have to pay an extra 18$ for receiving a lens full of fungus. Should I wait a bit and talk with the seller or file a complaint immediately?