Zeiss 35mm f2.8 Strange Spots

[blman66]

Hello Everybody and thanks in advance. Appreciate all your sage advise and responses.

 

I have been using the SEL35F28Z Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8 for 2 months now on my A7II and A6000

 

Just today I noticed some strange white spots. They run around in a full circle along the edge of the front glass.

I've attached some pictures for your reference.

 

Can you please check your copies and let me know if this is normal.

 

many thanks in advance.

 

 

:-( Paul

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[Vivek]

Looks like a case of Schneideritis (https://www.google.nl/search?q=schneideritis&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=OdsZVcb3CtX7arPegqgP&ved=0CCEQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=887).

 

If under warranty, get it fixed by Sony or just keep using.  There is a (albeit very small) restricted diaphram (the black disc before the aperture) that is visible in your photos.  This will mitigate any problems from the paint damage from the edges of the front elements.

[Guest PenGun]

 Mine is spotles, and spent 6 months in a closet, it's not recent production.

 

 What does a Q-Tip and a little mild alchol solution/lens cleaner do to it?