Remove fungus from lens

[guppyman]

Hi People,

Is there any way of removing fungus from lens... without sending it for servicing?

I was wondering,is there some sort of process that can kill fungus without dismantling?... radiation... heat?

thanks

 

[fmw]

No, there is a residue to remove from funfus. You can disassemble the lens yourself and clean the elements but I'd recommend sending it to someone who knows what they are doing.

 

[guppyman]

I see... Thanks for the information...

 

[panocho]

I would try first putting it to the sun.

 

[Garbz]

panocho that may kill the fungus but it won't get rid of it. If fungus isn't removed it'll etch into the coatings on the lens elements. I suggest sending it in for a service asap.

 

[guppyman]

I would try first putting it to the sun.

I did that before

 

[mysteryscribe]

Unless it is a very expensive lens... first try soaking it in bleach.... then throwing it in the trash.... No camera repair is inexpensive.