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Tamron 70-300 Lens Problem?
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:23 amby Photodude
Hi All,
This is possibly a dumb question - but I will ask anyway.
My Tamron lens has an oily spot on the lens barrel.
The spot is on the top of the lens barrel and is visible when I zoom out the lens.
Is this normal?
Or is it a leak in a seal or something?
Thanks in advance
John
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:52 amby Luke Smith
I wouldnt be too worried. Use some Shellite to remove it. Do not use anything like contact cleaner as it can eat paint and plastic, including lense coatings. Dab a clean (NON ALOE) tissue (or date loaf) over the end of the Shellite bottle and then wipe the surface.
Cheers,
Luke
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:16 pmby Photodude
Thanks Luke
But i am not so worried about cleaning it
More concerned about why everytime I use my lens there is a fresh oil spot there - like the lens is leaking something and hence may be about to ummmm stuff up
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:38 pmby Doughnut
Hi,
Personally for me, I would take that lens to a reputable camera/lens repair shop for a check up. Ask the technician/owner of the shop what is the prognosis and how much it is to clean/repair that oil spot.
Cheers.
Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:41 pmby johndec
Doughnut wrote:Hi,
Personally for me, I would take that lens to a reputable camera/lens repair shop for a check up. Ask the technician/owner of the shop what is the prognosis and how much it is to clean/repair that oil spot.
Cheers.
And if he quotes you more than $150, PM me and I'll sell you mine
