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Ilford Sportsman cloudy/foggy lens

Started by Ethostech, Dec 17, 2006, 10:42 PM

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Traquair

Dec 17, 2006, 10:42 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:32 AM by smf_adm
I'm trying to clean the lens on a non-rangefinder Ilford Sportsman. The front and rear elements have some kind of cloudy/foggy/hazy coating that lens cleaner, Windex, and a 1:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia barely touch. Any clues as to w

Ethostech

Dec 18, 2006, 12:24 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:32 AM by smf_adm
Can you say with certainty that the fog is on the outside surfaces of the lens elements to which you refer?
 
If it is so - then lightly coat with Tea-Tree Oil, Eucalyptus oil, or any Citrus Oil  (all from a phamacy).  Leave overnight and then us