Originally posted by altopiet And all the lens elements are clean, no accidental fingerprint on back element etc?
Edit: Can you show us the same image taken with the K-r and 18-55?
Yes, they were clean. I'm certain about this as I did check that particularly carefully. Unfortunately, I was on a trip so I didn't take the K-r with me. When I returned home I checked with it and the lens worked fine.
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Originally posted by Arvid I guess you shot a few test shots from different angles and the one in question happened when some stray light entered the lens from the side, which can lower contrast. Camera shake or robot movement and shooting wide open could add to the overall soft effect. That's my theory at least
I did many shots of different things. All came out hazing like that. I deleted all other misty pictures and kept this one so that I can ask you guys.
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Originally posted by sbc I had 4 lenses with the same effect. It is hazing cause by the cement used to glue the elements together. My problematic lenses were F100 macro, DFA50 macro, DA18-55II and DAL18-55. I am sending the DFA50 macro in for element replacement. As for the rest, I sold them for parts.
Didn't they work properly with all camera bodies you have? In my case it worked with one, but didn't seem to get along with the other.
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Originally posted by pschlute Had you just come in from outside with a big change in temperature and swapped lenses ?
Ah ha, this might be the case. This picture was taken in Bangkok. It was super hot outside and freezing inside the exhibition hall. I'm curious! When I checked the lens I didn't see any condensation, the temperature change could still create that effect without any indication? And if that is the case, how do you fix it?