Light Spray inside Teleconverter

**jawats** · 08-26-2018, 03:46 PM

All,

I have a Tamron SP 01F 2x teleconverter. It has what looks like a light spray or fog inside it. Almost looks like it was a mist that attached to the lens. I didn't spend much on it, and was thinking about opening 'er up to clean it. Before I do, any idea on what it might be? Thank you!

--Jonathan

**ChipB** · 08-26-2018, 04:01 PM

Jonathan, it would be helpful if you'd post pics.

**jawats** · 08-26-2018, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

Jonathan, it would be helpful if you'd post pics.

They're hard to get, Chip. I'll try again, but I worked for 10 mins or so on a shot and couldn't catch the spray.

victormeldrew · 08-26-2018, 04:37 PM

Could be anything from fungus to separation to oil contamination to actual water, images would certainly help narrow it down.

**jawats** · 08-26-2018, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

Jonathan, it would be helpful if you'd post pics.

Okay! Got some. I think you can see the haze / splatter look.

Not a Number · 08-26-2018, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

If it's not on the outer surfaces I'd go with fungus.

**ChipB** · 08-26-2018, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

If it's not on the outer surfaces I'd go with fungus.

I'd have to agree - but *usually* TC's are fairly easy to take apart so you may be able to clean it up.

08-26-2018, 03:46 PM	#1
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756	Light Spray inside Teleconverter All, I have a Tamron SP 01F 2x teleconverter. It has what looks like a light spray or fog inside it. Almost looks like it was a mist that attached to the lens. I didn't spend much on it, and was thinking about opening 'er up to clean it. Before I do, any idea on what it might be? Thank you! --Jonathan

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08-26-2018, 04:01 PM	#2
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Jonathan, it would be helpful if you'd post pics.

08-26-2018, 04:34 PM	#3
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChipB Jonathan, it would be helpful if you'd post pics. They're hard to get, Chip. I'll try again, but I worked for 10 mins or so on a shot and couldn't catch the spray.

08-26-2018, 04:37 PM	#4
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Could be anything from fungus to separation to oil contamination to actual water, images would certainly help narrow it down.

08-26-2018, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#6
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If it's not on the outer surfaces I'd go with fungus.

08-26-2018, 08:15 PM	#7
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by Not a Number If it's not on the outer surfaces I'd go with fungus. I'd have to agree - but usually TC's are fairly easy to take apart so you may be able to clean it up.