Elmarit 135/2.8 Interior Element Scratches

[jja]

I have an Elmarit 135/2.8, and although the exterior glass looks good an clean, there are scratches on what seems to be one of the interior elements. How did they get there, from a careless tech? I'm wondering if any of you have seen this before, and what I might expect in terms of image degradation from these scratches?

This an early version Elmarit, w/ the knurled focus ring, btw.

 

[jja]

Here is a photo of the scratches. Again, they are in an interior element, close to the front.

 

[HuubL]

Here is a photo of the scratches. Again, they are in an interior element, close to the front.

It's difficult from your photo to see that the scratches are on an internal lens. It looks as if they're on the outside surface. I don't think they'll have much effect on the photos as long as you keep the lens hood on. Regards, Huub

 

[jja]

HuubL, thanks for your response. The marks are definitely on an interior element. At other angles, the outer element is completely smooth and gleaming. I agree that the markings are not significant enough that they will affect final image quality, especially with the very deep telescoping hood of the elmarit.

I will be selling this lens soon, and I want to be completely up front when I put it in the classifieds.

 

[ferider]

I don't think they will have an impact on the photos, Juan. Strange place for scratches though
since the front element is clean.

Great lens.

Roland.

 

[waileong]

I've seen this kind of thing before. It's not due to a tech. They clean off easily, just send it in for a CLA.