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belgian pie · Jul 8, 2006, 2:40 AM

I have several Minolta lenses that have fungus, mold inside on the seperate lens elements. Would it be possible to get them removed ... would it be very difficult to disassemble them myself and then clean and put together again?

rjseeney · Jul 8, 2006, 6:49 AM

Possible, but extremely difficult. It's probably not worth the attempt.

pagerboy · Jul 8, 2006, 7:27 AM

Howmoist is your camera bag?

belgian pie · Jul 8, 2006, 7:37 AM

Not, I just left them out in my storage in the house, didn't use them much for a year or so, to busy, and now I'm planning to buy a Sony Alpha and they fit but discovered the mold inside ... ha, now I can make nice soft pics perhaps

VTphotog · Jul 8, 2006, 12:42 PM

Some of this depends on what kinds of lenses. Multi-element zooms are more difficult than prime lenses. Where the fungus occurs is also a consideration. If it is just on the front or back elements, you will have an easier time than if on center elements. If le lenses are older, the holding rings could be extremely difficult to remove. You will need lens wrenches and a padded, circular vise, and a lot of patience. A very clean, dust-free place to work is also necessary.

My own recommendation would be to replace them unless they are very expensive lenses, in which case it would probably be better to have them professionaly reconditioned.

brian

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Jul 8, 2006, 2:40 AM	#1
belgian pie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 101	I have several Minolta lenses that have fungus, mold inside on the seperate lens elements. Would it be possible to get them removed ... would it be very difficult to disassemble them myself and then clean and put together again?

Jul 8, 2006, 6:49 AM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	Possible, but extremely difficult. It's probably not worth the attempt.

Jul 8, 2006, 7:27 AM	#3
pagerboy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 483	Howmoist is your camera bag?

Jul 8, 2006, 7:37 AM	#4
belgian pie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 101	Not, I just left them out in my storage in the house, didn't use them much for a year or so, to busy, and now I'm planning to buy a Sony Alpha and they fit but discovered the mold inside ... ha, now I can make nice soft pics perhaps

Jul 8, 2006, 12:42 PM	#5
VTphotog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Extreme Northeastern Vermont, USA Posts: 4,309	Some of this depends on what kinds of lenses. Multi-element zooms are more difficult than prime lenses. Where the fungus occurs is also a consideration. If it is just on the front or back elements, you will have an easier time than if on center elements. If le lenses are older, the holding rings could be extremely difficult to remove. You will need lens wrenches and a padded, circular vise, and a lot of patience. A very clean, dust-free place to work is also necessary. My own recommendation would be to replace them unless they are very expensive lenses, in which case it would probably be better to have them professionaly reconditioned. brian