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Cleaning the XF18-55 front element

Started Aug 23, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP thy030 New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Cleaning the XF18-55 front element

lewiedude2 wrote:

Jerry-astro wrote:

thy030 wrote:

Hi all, does any body have experience on opening the XF18-55 from the front element?
My 18-55 have some fungus on the inner side of the front element, is it possible to disasambly the lens from the front element but not the rear?

Many thanks!

I'm sure it's possible. The real question is how adept you are at working with lenses and other optics with fairly fine tolerances. I would suggest that this may be something best left to the professionals, particularly considering the cost if something goes wrong in the process. JMHO.

Totally agree with Jerry on this. But, should you want to tinker, and then find yourself the owner of a 'faulty' lens as you had problems reassembling it, you can pick one up second had for $250-$350. I would imagine that the cost of repairing/cleaning the lens would be 1/2 of that range. Better yet, just leave it to the pros.

Thank you for the reply first.
Actually I have already go to the offical customer centre and ask for cleaning. They told me that they have to replace the glass instead of just clean it. They ask for about 120USD... nearly a half of a new lens. So I think I will save the money, sell my 56 1.2 out and wait for the 16-80 (56 1.2 is a great lens, but I think it is just not for me...).
But I think it is worth to try cleaning the lens by myself

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