Lens Cleaning Service - Whats the Choices?

photoshop · 10 Aug 2009 at 11:29

I have a Minolta 50mm F/1.4 that has some water egress or something that has dried up and left a foggy looking patch in the lens. It doesnt show up on pics till around F6 which gradually from there starts getting stronger. From F1.4 to F6 there is no trace.

Anyway, i want to get it cleaned so i can flog it as i have replaced it with a Sony 50mm F1.4 as its a sharper lens.

Are there any companies out there that clean lens?
And how much would i be looking at?

Cheers

Messiah Khan · 10 Aug 2009 at 12:24

You could try fixation; http://www.fixationuk.com or have a look for local camera repair shops. Im not sure where you are, but in Newcastle we have APM who actually do all the repairs for many of the larger camera retailers.

photoshop · 10 Aug 2009 at 12:31

Messiah Khan said:
You could try fixation; http://www.fixationuk.com or have a look for local camera repair shops. Im not sure where you are, but in Newcastle we have APM who actually do all the repairs for many of the larger camera retailers.

Im in Stockon on Tees so not that far from APM. You got any details for them?

Messiah Khan · 10 Aug 2009 at 13:03

photoshop said:
Im in Stockon on Tees so not that far from APM. You got any details for them?

A P M Camera Repairs
2nd Floor
6 Eldon Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7JG
Tel: 0191 2212340

photoshop · 10 Aug 2009 at 13:05

Cheers.

Have you used them before?
Any idea of pricing?

Messiah Khan · 10 Aug 2009 at 13:18

photoshop said:
Cheers.

Have you used them before?
Any idea of pricing?

Yeah, they fixed my Sigma 1.4x TC. Alan seems to work quite slowly, but the job was done well. No idea about pricing i'm afraid.