XF 55-200 internal element scratched.

[Jee]

Hi all,

 

I've encountered this problem with a XF55-200 lens where one of the internal element is scratched. The scratch is only visible when you point the lens towards the light and looking through the rear element. It does not show up in the final image taken. The scratches are in a zig-zag pattern. I would like to add that the zoom ring on the lens feels a little stiff but usable. And the lens had only been used 3 times.

 

My questions are, how did the scratches get there and could a stiff zoom ring caused the scratch? Hopefully, fellow fuji X user / fuji expert can help me discover the answer to this. 

 

 

[lleo]

Since you said the lens has been used only three times, I guess it's new. If so, take it back to the store and make them change it.