vlnikolic Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 hello everybody, this morning i've received my st120 scope, and some equipment.. i've received lacerta 30 mm 2" ED as well. i am not sure if this eyepiece is maybe damaged, so i would like to hear your opinion. eyepiece is very pleasant to use, and it seems to me that it works well, although i've tried it during daytime - just to check it. however it is possible to see a small cracks or maybe some foggy production residues in two sides / in the very end of the ocular. please see pictures and videos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HR4PTQsfFjn6eK6F7 since i have very limited experience, my question would be: is this eyepiece damaged? thanks vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightspore Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Difficult to tell but it looks like fungi or some form of mould. This is a known problem with some EP coatings I believe. If the EP was new I'd return it for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlnikolic Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 thank for the reply. in other forum i get the answer that looks adequate - it seems that it is the lens fungus. i would do it as well, but i purchase it in another country - thus logistic problems seems to be larger then the problem itself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightspore Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 If the fungus is on an external lens you may be able to clean it. Yeah, sometimes there can be problems with overseas returns. Brexit hasn't helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Brush Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Was the eyepiece a new purchase? If so contact the seller. Return of a defective product should not be your problem. It is up to the seller to agree a course of action with you to replace, repair, or refund. Did you pay by credit card? If the seller does not make an agreeable response, contact the card issuer. Your purchase was from the car and they take responsibility for the transaction. Including refund if required. Did you pay by paypal. Whether for a new or used eyepiece. There is a refund policy in operation there. Let us know how you get on. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlnikolic Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 hello everybody thank you for your interest and replies! i'll try to replace this eyepiece.. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Looks like fungus to me, hope you get a replacement soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlnikolic Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 hello everybody i've received a new eyepiece from the seller today.. thanks for your great support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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