topic Older Lense Not Used for a While - Any Care Needed? in EF & RF Lenses

Older Lense Not Used for a While - Any Care Needed?

Noonievut — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:18:25 GMT

I have a 100-300 Ultrasonic Lens that I want to use in a newer Rebel DSLR camera. It was well cared for when I used it, and has since been kept in a clean, dry place. It looks ok when I inspect it, but I'm wondering if there is anything else I need to inspect or do. Of course I could just use it and see how it goes (waiting for new camera - thought I would ask now).

Thanks!

Re: Older Lense Not Used for a While - Any Care Needed?

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:12:19 GMT

I would suggest taking both caps of and look through it while holding it up to a light, just to be sure no fungus has developed. I live in northeast US, have air conditioning in the summer, and still had fungus deelop in two of my older lenses.

Re: Older Lense Not Used for a While - Any Care Needed?

ebiggs1 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 19:06:49 GMT

Go use it. It will be fine.