Skip to content
atelier@hostophoto.fr - Film camera workshop near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

Cleaning a very dirty ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8

After the Schneider ALPA Xenon 50mm 1.9, here is the second lens from the kit I received for repair. This ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8 is uncommon and is a beautifully made, high-quality lens. Unfortunately, poor storage has taken…

Cleaning a very dirty ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8

After the Schneider ALPA Xenon 50mm 1.9, here is the second lens from the kit I received for repair. This ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8 is uncommon and is a beautifully made, high-quality lens. Unfortunately, poor storage has taken its toll, and it deserves a thorough clean.

  • ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8
  • The lens arrived dirty, with fungus, marks on the glass and a dirty diaphragm
  • Complete disassembly and cleaning
Cleaning a very dirty ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8 — photograph 1
Cleaning a very dirty ALPA Altelar 90mm f/2.8 — photograph 2