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Is it possible to have a lens recoated??

Started Jun 27, 2005 | Discussions thread
Mike_V Senior Member • Posts: 1,496
Re: Is it possible to have a lens recoated??

Unless there is a fault with the coating it is unlikely to come off unless it scratched off.

Like when there is grit on the front element and it is rubbed with a lens cloth.

Anti-fog solutions that contain silicon can scratch off coatings also.

If the lens element is spherical it can be reground and re-coated easily.

This is quite common in the film industry. However it can be expensive and it may be cheaper to buy a replacment element rather than repair a damaged one.

Aspheric elements cannot be recoated easily.

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