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wiseman · 06-05-2021, 09:47 AM

I just purchased a new 15mm Limited lens from Adorama. I was surprised at what I saw when shining a flashlight through the lens. It seems to me that the inside lens surface or surfaces are hazy.

Here is a photo of what I am worried about. Is this normal!?

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**ramseybuckeye** · 06-05-2021, 11:21 AM

From tour photo it sure doesn't look normal, I would send it back.

VenatorLux · 06-05-2021, 11:24 AM

Hello wiseman,
i never saw this in a lens with good conditions. Looks like real haze or fungus. I would suggest sending it back. Good luck for you!

Unregistered User 8 · 06-05-2021, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I would send it back.

Originally posted by VenatorLux

I would suggest sending it back.

You can add me to the list for sending it back too...................good luck.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-05-2021, 06:31 PM

agreed - I would be calling Adorama for a replacement....

stevebrot · 06-05-2021, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

agreed - I would be calling Adorama for a replacement....

What they said ^ ^ ^...

Steve

wiseman · 06-05-2021, 09:13 PM

Thanks to all for confirming the need to return the lens. Fingers crosssed that round 2 will have no issues!

kayakfari · 06-06-2021, 02:31 PM

I did this simple flashlight test with a few lenses, including two relatively new ones.
I found that if I concentrate this beam of light through any of them I see a similar effect (plus added dust in most cases on the front element).
I doubt all my lenses are fogged, and I see no evidence in contrast, or IQ with them.

So idk, I think the pic makes it also look worse than real life. I think any lens will look like this ..

wiseman · 06-10-2021, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by kayakfari

I did this simple flashlight test with a few lenses, including two relatively new ones.
I found that if I concentrate this beam of light through any of them I see a similar effect (plus added dust in most cases on the front element).
I doubt all my lenses are fogged, and I see no evidence in contrast, or IQ with them.

So idk, I think the pic makes it also look worse than real life. I think any lens will look like this ..

I had used two different flashlights and performed it on several lenses, including the HD DA 20-40mm Limited. None of the other lens had that hazy appearance. I then received another copy of the 15mm Limited and it displays the same hazy condition as the first one! I don't know - maybe being an ultra wide angle lens has something to do with it?

I will try to get out and take many photos to see if there are any problems.

MegaPower · 06-14-2021, 08:57 PM

I think they should be able to replace it.

06-05-2021, 06:59 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm agreed - I would be calling Adorama for a replacement.... What they said ^ ^ ^... Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 06-07-2021 at 06:00 PM.

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06-05-2021, 11:21 AM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	From tour photo it sure doesn't look normal, I would send it back.

06-05-2021, 11:24 AM	#3
VenatorLux New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 16	Hello wiseman, i never saw this in a lens with good conditions. Looks like real haze or fungus. I would suggest sending it back. Good luck for you!

06-05-2021, 06:20 PM	#4
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I would send it back. Originally posted by VenatorLux I would suggest sending it back. You can add me to the list for sending it back too...................good luck.

06-05-2021, 06:31 PM	#5
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	agreed - I would be calling Adorama for a replacement....

06-05-2021, 09:13 PM	#7
wiseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peachtree City, Georgia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102 Original Poster	Thanks to all for confirming the need to return the lens. Fingers crosssed that round 2 will have no issues!

06-06-2021, 02:31 PM	#8
kayakfari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: South Florida Posts: 173	I did this simple flashlight test with a few lenses, including two relatively new ones. I found that if I concentrate this beam of light through any of them I see a similar effect (plus added dust in most cases on the front element). I doubt all my lenses are fogged, and I see no evidence in contrast, or IQ with them. So idk, I think the pic makes it also look worse than real life. I think any lens will look like this ..

06-10-2021, 10:29 AM	#9
wiseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peachtree City, Georgia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 102 Original Poster	Originally posted by kayakfari I did this simple flashlight test with a few lenses, including two relatively new ones. I found that if I concentrate this beam of light through any of them I see a similar effect (plus added dust in most cases on the front element). I doubt all my lenses are fogged, and I see no evidence in contrast, or IQ with them. So idk, I think the pic makes it also look worse than real life. I think any lens will look like this .. I had used two different flashlights and performed it on several lenses, including the HD DA 20-40mm Limited. None of the other lens had that hazy appearance. I then received another copy of the 15mm Limited and it displays the same hazy condition as the first one! I don't know - maybe being an ultra wide angle lens has something to do with it? I will try to get out and take many photos to see if there are any problems.

06-14-2021, 08:57 PM	#10
MegaPower Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hong Kong / Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 636	I think they should be able to replace it.

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