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White Specks on a brand new CZ16-80
Topic Started: Mar 29 2008, 12:33 AM (533 Views)
ongl
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I received my new CZ16-80 today. It looked alright but upon a closer view under a bright lamp, I note white speks that are not dust. The lens surface should have a greenish reflection throughout under light, but these specks are pure white. There are four spots from a dot to a 1mm line altogether.

Are these a defect and does it affect the picture's quality? I googled and found some other owners having the same problem but no conclusive point. Appreciate if other owners on this forum can comment.

I note the same issue with the 62mm Sony MC protector filter as well. I think it may be the lens cap but I'm not sure ....

Other that the white speck, I was a bit surprised to see a dust just under the front glass. It was on the edge so doesn't really matter.
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CZ 16-80mm | CZ 16-35mm | CZ 24-70mm | CZ 85mm | CZ 135mm | 35mm F1.4 G | 35mm F2.0 RS | 70-200mm F2.8 G | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G |
18-70 Limited | 16mm F2.8 FishEye | 24mm F2.8 | 50mm F1.4 | 50mm Macro | 90mm Macro | 100mm F2.8 SF | 135mm XX F2.8 | 70-210mm F4
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DewaKarma
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hmmm...must really take a look at it ..its better to let any bros here see the lens...if u happen to meet them anyday today...
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tankm
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If it's still under warranty, just bring back to SSC. Do however ensure the dots are really dots on the lens and not some reflection or SSC will have a hard time figuring what's wrong.

All the best. :)
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:o Think you better send it straight to SSC to check first . Otherwise , do take a few shots to see does it affect the pictures .
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ongl
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Any tips on taking a photo that will be easier to spot specks? (e.g. white, black background,etc).

If I understand the SSC will not service lenses not bought in Singapore?
A900 | A700 | A300 Limited | HVL-58AM
CZ 16-80mm | CZ 16-35mm | CZ 24-70mm | CZ 85mm | CZ 135mm | 35mm F1.4 G | 35mm F2.0 RS | 70-200mm F2.8 G | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G |
18-70 Limited | 16mm F2.8 FishEye | 24mm F2.8 | 50mm F1.4 | 50mm Macro | 90mm Macro | 100mm F2.8 SF | 135mm XX F2.8 | 70-210mm F4
Sony Carl-Zeiss | Sony G Lens | Sony | Minolta | Tamron
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