"Haze" on outer surfaces of glass elements

[eggshell]

Hi,

I just picked up a symmar-s 210mm MC from the auction website. When it arrived yesterday, I cleaned the glass and it looked really nice. But a thin layer of "haze" would slowly form on the outer surfaces of the glass (front & rear elements). The haze would be quite visible 5 minutes after cleaning it. It would clean off easily but again it would appear later. How could I get rid of this "haze" problem? Does it have any effect on performance? I think I've read before somewhere that some lenses have "outgassing" problem. Is this it? Thanks!

 

[Sparky]

water vapor. Was it sitting on a cold surface?

 

[eggshell]

No.

 

[robsoe]

If you blow it with hair dryer, does it disappear? Some cleaning solutions and certain glass tend to leave haze easily (tiffen filters are notorious for hazing after cleaning). I like ROR, but ymmv.

 

[eggshell]

I tried the hairdryer as you suggested. But no, it didn't go away. I made a few pictures with it and they came out just fine. So I'm ok with the lens for now. Thanks anyway.

 

[Sparky]

Well - it's GOT to be something atmospheric. I fail to see any alternative. Send it for a CLA or something if it continues maybe...
heck - I'll buy it off you if you think it's defective and just want to unload it - oh wait - I don't need at 210.

 

[George]

What did you clean it with? Your cloth can be greasy, the grease can cover the lens surface after the solvent evaporates.

 

[Chazzy]

I saw an auction earlier today for a Koni-Omega lens in which the seller states that the coating on the front element is oxidized, but that it shouldn't affect picture quality. I think it's the first time that I've seen someone refer to an oxidized lens coating. I'm wondering what he is describing (maybe a light haze?) and just how benign it really is.

 

[eggshell]

I still can't make out what it is but I'm okay since the pictures came out fine. I'll be getting myself a micro cleaning cloth to see if it helps. Thanks.