[rollei_list] Re: recoating and polishing the Xenotar lens
- From: Nick Roberts <nickbroberts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 20:26:06 +0100 (BST)
I would agree with Eric. I never have any hesitation
in buying s/h lenses with coating marks - you can
generally save a fair amount, and I've never yet had a
problem. Even front element scratches rarely have a
major impact, although flare can be more of an issue
here.
Nick
--- Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi John -
>
> A quick question... is the lens clean internally? As
> you probably know, even the slightest haze or film,
> one that is barely detectable upon inspection, will
> make a significant difference in contrast and
> flare...
>
> The reason I am asking all of this is because in my
> experience it is unusual to see coating abrasions
> that obviously effect contrast; others on the list
> may have different experiences...
>
> In any event, the man who does this kind of work is
> John Van Stelton and Focal Point Camera in CO. Some
> on the list have had good experiences with him; my
> one experience was passible but not great...
>
> Eric Goldstein
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JMN * <retinaiiic@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Apr 11, 2005 3:14 PM
> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: recoating and polishing
> the Xenotar lens
>
> Hi Eric,
>
> Thanks for welcoming me to the list.
> I was on Marc's earlier list but took while to sign
> up on this new one.
>
> I haven't shot any slide film yet, just black and
> white, and I've noticed
> flare. While some of the pictures that demonstrate
> flare were indeed photos taken
> into the sun, I can't help but wonder if the flare
> is exaggerated because of
> the cleaning marks. I don't have a hood yet so that
> could be a problem too.
>
> what will slide film show that black and white
> won't?
>
> John
>
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