Tiny spots on the inside of scope objective lens

[RavenVT100]

Recently, I noticed my Leupold Mk4 with a couple of little spots on the inside of the objective lens (the front lens), which doesn't appear to be condensation-it isn't liquid. My other scope, a Burris, has a couple as well. They appear on the inside of the lens. They're not visible looking through the scope, you actually have to look at the objective to see them.

Anyone have a clue what the deal is here? These scopes have seen a few years of service, and also a few years stored in a safe with dessicant. They've never really been in a high-humidity environment and they continue to work fine.

 

[RavenVT100]

*bump*...finding it a bit hard to believe that no one's seen this kind of thing before.

 

[gamestalker]

I've been using Leupold optics for many years and would think it has to be some form of condensation. Although I've never had a scope they make leak, I have had 2 pairs of glasses develope leaks after a couple decades of owner ship, and hard use.

The good news is Leupold will take care of the problem with no questions asked and no charge for shipping or repairs. And they are quick about getting it back to you. Send customer service an e-mail describing your problem, and they will e-mail you back with the shipping instructions.

GS

 

[RavenVT100]

Yeah, I was thinking the same. Bizarre though since these scopes have never really been in humidity for more than a few hours at a time. The Loopy was attached to a used gun I bought from an FFL--do you know offhand if their warranty policies cover third party ownership?

 

[redneck2]

I sent back a VX-III that was probably 30+ years old. I was at least the 2nd owner. They don't care. Got a new VX-3 (much better scope) N/C.

Like the guy on the phone said, if it breaks and it's any kind of defect, they fix it. Period.

 

[IMtheNRA]

If the lenses are coated, and they most like are, then you may be seeing flaws in the coating. It is not uncommon with camera lenses, and a small number of flaws should not have a noticeable effect on image quality. You may get tiny lens flares when the sunlight hits the flaws just right.