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Inner fungal bloom issue, 6 month old Canon ef 70-300 L

Started Jan 18, 2013 | Discussions thread
OP sanderspics New Member • Posts: 8
Re: AirCon issues

Well I'll run some test shots off and check for any other problems. Close up shots at 300 are excellent, but more distant shots are not as sharp as I'd expect and a bit flarey/washed out especially with a lot of light to deal with. . . . perhaps I'm expecting too much. I like the Lensrental article on scratched front elements. . . . thanks

I fitted the filter in the mall where it was purchased. I also read that the lens isn't weather proof without a filter on the front and I wouldn't fancy carrying this lens around without the lens hood with no filter attached, as it protrudes quite a way and the front element would be easy to damage. Its not as if I can shell out for a lens like this very often.

I guess I'm going to be stuck with the mould blooms, fork out a lot in repairs, or ship half way around the world for an uncertain outcome. I just hope the blooms prove not to be a noticeable issue with this lens and that they wont get worse.

Thanks for the relies guys

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