Fungus in Lens

[sambloxxy]

Hi guys,

I have (and love!) a 1970's Canon FD 55mm 1.2. I was cleaning it the other day and noticed fungus has started to grow on the inside of the rear element - noooooo!

Its curently at my local repairer, but I have a feeling it will be uncleanable/not cost effective.

Does anyone have any tips on killing/remove fungus DIY-style, or how to at worst just sloq the growth?

Any advice would be great!

Sam

 

[Nod]

Leaving the affected lens's mouldy bits in full sunlight is said to kill the fungus and keeping it bone dry should help too.

 

[andya700]

Here are some hints:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=393775

It can be quite daunting to start taking a lens apart, but if the alternative is scrapping it, then it is an easy choice to make IMO.
I may have to start cleaning my old Takumar lenses, as a couple have fungus growth appearing.

 

[sambloxxy]

Thanks for the tips and thank link guys, fingers crossed it can be saved!