X-A1 + Kit Lens - Possible for Lens Cap to Cause Scratches in Centre of Lens?
Re: X-A1 + Kit Lens - Possible for Lens Cap to Cause Scratches in Centre of Lens?
win39 wrote:
A flaw on the surface of your lens will not be seen in a localized place. What you are seeing is something else. It will cause a slightly reduced contrast. That can be minimized by usng black ink applied to just the rough places. That will reduce the light scatter of the jagged edges.
I would not worry about it and use it until you are ready to replace the camera. I am sure that a kid you know would love to have it when you are done with it.
I wonder what else could be causing the dull spot? Dust directly in the middle? I've done some more tests and the greyish zone definitely gets smaller and more intense the higher the aperture. It isn't noticeable below f7.1. I'll have a look into the black ink method, though I am concerned that I would somehow do it wrong and end up with a black spot in the middle of the photos...
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