Kowa 553 glass isssue?

[_MountainBum]

hey, gents -

I got an amazing condition Kowa 553 from the forums with original box etc originally sold by cameraland (amazing guys) - and have been using it the last few weeks, I don’t know if it’s just me but the glass seems bad. Very very underwhelming even with tons of attempts to focus both wheels at various ranges. Very hazy and the 13-39x56 razor I came from was way better. Even the athlon before that.

Has anyone seen issues like this before? There literally isn’t a single mark to the body or glass and nothing I can think of or see that would be causing it.

Super bummed with only weeks before the season. Not sure what to do.

 

[hereinaz]

I'd check with Cameraland, they should take care of you.

I've never seen that problem before, and I've bought and sold several of the Kowa 55s. Buying and selling is a very inexpensive rental for me. I can usually buy and sell and not lose anything. Lol, in fact, I am getting ready to list a Kowa 554 now that I'm done with it for the season.

 

[_MountainBum]

I’ll reach out to them tomorrow, thanks for the info. And for sure a good way to stay ahead haha