fungus among us

**kernos** · 03-30-2015, 07:51 PM

In a fit of stupidity, I have purchased a lens from Ebay (Porst 55mm 1.2) listed as having some fungus. I should have realized that the price was too good. I'm gathering that cleaning is possible, but don't feel capable of dissassembling a lens. Does anyone know of lens repair services that are reliable and cost effective?

**UncleVanya** · 03-30-2015, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by kernos

In a fit of stupidity, I have purchased a lens from Ebay (Porst 55mm 1.2) listed as having some fungus. I should have realized that the price was too good. I'm gathering that cleaning is possible, but don't feel capable of dissassembling a lens. Does anyone know of lens repair services that are reliable and cost effective?

Cleaning is not enough sometimes. The coatings on the lens elements can be eaten away by the fungus.

**jatrax** · 03-30-2015, 08:18 PM

Still it is a 55 f/1.2 surely worth a little investigation.

Try Eric: Home Click the email link and ask him. Might send a picture. Be very clear on precisely what lens it is. He is not always fast on email so wait a few days. Very reliable, very fair.

**Spodeworld** · 03-31-2015, 06:16 AM

+1 for Eric. I've used him a number of times, and if anyone knows what can be done and what to do, it's him.

**kernos** · 03-31-2015, 06:47 PM

Thanks so much for the advice. I'll probably blast it with a UV lamp when I get it then see how it works. From what I've read this lens has more than its share of challenges.

03-30-2015, 07:51 PM	#1
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456	fungus among us In a fit of stupidity, I have purchased a lens from Ebay (Porst 55mm 1.2) listed as having some fungus. I should have realized that the price was too good. I'm gathering that cleaning is possible, but don't feel capable of dissassembling a lens. Does anyone know of lens repair services that are reliable and cost effective?

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03-30-2015, 08:03 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by kernos In a fit of stupidity, I have purchased a lens from Ebay (Porst 55mm 1.2) listed as having some fungus. I should have realized that the price was too good. I'm gathering that cleaning is possible, but don't feel capable of dissassembling a lens. Does anyone know of lens repair services that are reliable and cost effective? Cleaning is not enough sometimes. The coatings on the lens elements can be eaten away by the fungus.

03-30-2015, 08:18 PM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Still it is a 55 f/1.2 surely worth a little investigation. Try Eric: Home Click the email link and ask him. Might send a picture. Be very clear on precisely what lens it is. He is not always fast on email so wait a few days. Very reliable, very fair.

03-31-2015, 06:16 AM	#4
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	+1 for Eric. I've used him a number of times, and if anyone knows what can be done and what to do, it's him.

03-31-2015, 06:47 PM	#5
kernos Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 456 Original Poster	Thanks so much for the advice. I'll probably blast it with a UV lamp when I get it then see how it works. From what I've read this lens has more than its share of challenges.