is this eyepiece damaged / lacerta 30 mm ED 2"

[vlnikolic]

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

[Lady Fraktor]

Hello Vlad, the one image seems to either show some small fibers between lenses or the possible start of fungus.

I would contact the retailer for a replacement eyepiece as it should not be like that.

[Bigzmey]

I agree with Gabby, brand new EP should not look like that. While it could be still usable, it is best to request replacement.

[notFritzArgelander]

Replace.

[gregl]

At least one of the photos certainly looks like either fungus or a separation of the adhesive that's holding two elements together. In either case this is likely to spread. A proper eyepiece should not have this.

[vlnikolic]

hello everybody

thank you for your interest and replies!

i'll try to replace this eyepiece..

: )

[vlnikolic]

hello everybody

i've received a new eyepiece from the seller today..

thanks for your great support.

[turboscrew]

Always nice to hear good news.

[Bigzmey]

That's great! Let us know how it performs for you.