White mark inside new lens

[Wayfall]

Hi

I just bought a Canon 50mm 1.8 STM today from Curry's and I have just realised there is a tiny white smudge 'inside' my lens, it's not dust on the front or rear end. It's looks like it's between the glass elements.

What is it and what do I do?

Regards

 

[R_1]

bought today? defect where you cannot access? return it.

 

[Wayfall]

Just wondering what it is and why it's there.

Can't return till next weekend due to work and the time it takes to get there.

 

[USAFRet]

Hi

I just bought a Canon 50mm 1.8 STM today from Curry's and I have just realised there is a tiny white smudge 'inside' my lens, it's not dust on the front or rear end. It's looks like it's between the glass elements.

What is it and what do I do?

Regards

Inside the elements?
Take it back.

 

[Wayfall]

I've looked online and the only possible is apparently fungus/mold. Pretty bad that if so. Certainly was disappointed went I noticed the defect.

By inside elements I mean between the two glass elements...

 

[USAFRet]

I've looked online and the only possible is apparently fungus/mold. Pretty bad that if so. Certainly was disappointed went I noticed the defect.

By inside elements I mean between the two glass elements...

Right.
Take it back.

No way would I accept a "new" lens with fungus or a similar internal fault.

 

[Wayfall]

Sadly will have to wait a week to do so. Still got the box and receipt.

 

[Wayfall]

Hi

I asked a friend to pop my lens into currys for me while I was at work and my mate said they had no issues with replacing it, they recognized it was mold/damp/fungus.

My mate just dropped off the replacement. The lens is super clear with no defects, brill!

 

[R_1]

nice! enjoy.

 

[USAFRet]

Good deal.