[Leica] What To Do With A Lens With Fungus?

[Sonny Carter]

Depends on where in the lens the fungus resides.  It can often be cleaned
with great results.   It could be a wash, value vs cost, however.

SonC



On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 9:52 PM Robert Baron via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> My question involves an old Nikon lens but I tend to trust the answers I
> get from the LUG more than from other groups.  I have an old Nikon 20mm
> lens I sent to KEH for sale.  They sent it back with a note saying they had
> found some haze in it.  I then sent it to MPB and they responded:
>
> Unfortunately, due to your Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8D having fungus present
> within the optics we are sadly unable to purchase this item from you at
> this time. This can be seen whilst inspecting the lens’ optics with a
> torch. Moderate amounts of fungus can be detrimental to image quality, but
> can also spread to other equipment given enough time. We will return this
> item to your collection address on file.
>
> It can spread?  What should I do with it, toss it in the trash?
>
> --Bob
>
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