Hi folks,
Earlier today, I was given a Pentax SF1 & an SMC-F 35-135mm, however, as you can see, the front element is busted. I've never encountered lens separation before and stumbled on fungus only ounce which is why I'm unsure what this is.
Fungus usually doesn't look like that, nor does lens separation, but that's my guess anyway. Some sort of balsam issue, possibly between the elements. Might be easy to get the front element off and have a look.
For the moment, as you can see, I've left everything near the window so It can bathe in sunlight for a couple of days (or weeks).
As I said before, the rest of the lens looks fine but it doesn't hurt to be extra careful. Ideally, It would be great if I could find a cheap junker with a good front element.