In a message dated 3/2/03 10:24:08 PM EST, dave@dtphoto.com writes: > I have one of the 105's.. fantastic lens. I have a minor (light) scratch > on the front element... never notice even a light spot on any photographs > taken with it, including when I have a primarily dark background. > > Dave The only time light scratches effect photogrpahy is when you are up very close, especially when using a lens in a tradition enlarger in a darkroom where scratches and smudges lead to lose of contrast and softening of detail.