Greetings from Sunny California: I am new to this site. I have found very valuable informations regarding photography. I would like to thank everyone for their contributions. I have a...

california49

I am new to this site. I have found very valuable informations regarding photography. I would like to thank everyone for their contributions. I have a question regarding Nikon 85mm f1.4g. I am really impressed with this lens. However I have noticed on three different occasions at the local camera store that there is some dust particles in the chamber of the lens itself. These "dust" particles in no way effects the picture. Given the cost of the lens (about 2K), one would expect the very best from a professional manufacturer like Nikon. Any comments?

kstan Loc: Utah

It can happen with any lens brand regardless of price. You would think dust control would be high priority. I have also seen dust on sensors of brand new Canon SLR bodies which did show up on photos and required cleaning.

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

I remember about 6 months ago I bought a 70-300mm from Nikon. After several days photographing I look in the lens and saw a speck of dust. I then took a flash light and look inside with all the lights turn out. I started to hyper ventilate because I just spent $500 plus for this lens and it was full of dust particles . I have since read that this is common and does not affect your photos. All is well as my photos are not effected and I've never used a flash light to look in my lens since.

california49 wrote:

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california49

Thanks for the comments. I spoke to a Nikon representative yesterday and apparently this is not uncommon to see some dust particles in the chamber of the lens. It does not effect the picture whatsoever. It is what it is... :-(

Have a nice day and happy shooting.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

fstop22 wrote:

I remember about 6 months ago I bought a 70-300mm from Nikon. After several days photographing I look in the lens and saw a speck of dust. I then took a flash light and look inside with all the lights turn out. I started to hyper ventilate because I just spent $500 plus for this lens and it was full of dust particles . I have since read that this is common and does not affect your photos. All is well as my photos are not effected and I've never used a flash light to look in my lens since.

To preserve my little remaining sanity, I think I will decline peeking inside my Nikkor lenses! My photos are fine. In this case, what I do not know, won't hurt me.

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

Nikonian has the right idea. If it works right and doesn't sound or look peculiar leave it alone.
Drug stores and medical centers make lots of "depression" money on chicken-lickenitus.

coondog Loc: Lost in Vermont

Keeping your lenses covered and in cases is the way to go as long as humidity doesn't affect them. When I was shooting with a Cannon AE-1 with lots of cool lenses, I made the mistake of keeping everything in the cellar. BIG mistake..as the humidity created mold which got inside of the glass. It probably took a few years for this to happen, but it really bummed me out. Since I've gone digital with new lenses,I'll be sure to keep them in a better environment. I've seen dust inside the glass...but mold is a different story.