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Is it possible to have a lens recoated??

Started Jun 27, 2005 | Discussions thread
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Re: Is it possible to have a lens recoated??

I doubt you'd be willing to pay for re-coating that lens element. For the majority of lenses this is done on a "production line" of sorts. Any changes to the production flow are costly. Also, the multicoating isn't simply an application of "painted layers" which are removed easily. And they would need removing before new application. By far simpler to exchange that one suspect lens element for a new piece.

But to accurately answer your question - yes, it is surely possible. But at an astronomic price.
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Mike Baginy

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