M43 Voigtlander Nokton 25mm rear lens element has this odd mark on it. Any idea what it is, and if it is likely to cause any problems?
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I guess testing it out would be the only real answer to your question. I came across this article a while back, and it may be of interest. I also remember a demo in the '60s where Zeiss engraved their name on the front element of a lens and then shot a series of stills with it, and it was surprising how much glass impairment you could get away with.
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It looks like either a scratch or a deposit of some sort. You might try cleaning it. My usual solvent series is water, ethanol, acetone. Loupe it first to see if there is physical damage. Not much you can do if it’s a scratch other than see if the manufacturer can replace that element.Comment
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What difference does it make WHAT it is? Just clean it and move on.Originally posted by filmguy123 View PostComment
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Was this an ebay purchase? I've had so many bad experiences my default assumption has become there is something wrong the only question is can I live with it? If you can't see the defect in the final image then leave it alone. In this case looks like a scratch in the coating but because it's on the edge it might be outside of the sensor coverage.Comment
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Dried booger goo.
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What methods have you tried to remove it? I'd be surprised if some lens fluid and lens paper wouldn't buff it right out.Originally posted by rob norton View PostComment
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It's not my lens but I think you're right about removing the mark. I was just derailing the thread with a Seinfeld reference (sorry filmguyOriginally posted by Doug Jensen View Post
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