Is the "Special coating on the lens surface" really a blue tint, or is it just the picture above? Can either a previous buyer or seller answer this?
1670743
No. it came with transparent glass; yes, it was bright transparent, not blue tinted. In the photo shown, it may be taken by cell phone without UV filter; so, it showed blue tinted.
1670744
Mine came as clear I bought a set 3 months ago and already have to replace 1 from rocks chipping if you are going to buy them get an additional lense cover or protective layer. I'm going to order led housings and install as they have a better and more durable urathany/poly face for protection
1670745
Just the picture. They were the clear glass lens with the typical chrome insides. Didn't even know they have a "special coating" on em.
915002
Frank, I think you hit the nail on the head...that is, it appears that way to enhance the fact that it's glass. The lens is actually very clear. Thanks for the question.
1304924
It's not weather sealed lens. Terrible! It's deceptive. Sale for a weather sealed camera, but with a non sealed lens. So it's not a sealed camera wholly. So do not sell it as a sealed camera. It's liar.
2117503
It looks like they used the wrong image when they did the ad. They seem to have 2 or 3 ads for that lens. I do love mine it OS a great walk around lens.
275644
No , i cant comment on the other lens colors i did not buy more lenses as the other answerer did.
1783348
No, the one I have is not tinted. I didn't know there was a tinted version.
501170
It's actually the optical image stabilization.. normal, yes. Lens cover, no.
1316178
No. This lens predates their new weather resistant lenses. So no special seals or anything else. That said, great lens and nothing comparable that is weather sealed in the line right now
1764962
I can't remember who supplied it but mine is. I would definitely contact the company that is selling it to be 100% sure. Also check your glass when you get it, my lens had a small crack or mold in it; had to return it.
1808766
I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
1721966
I can only speak about the c1 and it is very light in tint. Hardly any tint. I cant even tell they are tinted but they work well and the focus is right for the distance from the computer. I do after using them a while really like them. I have a 1.75 magnification.
2009070
Mine is in perfect condition. I have several lenses from Tamron and they have all been in mint condition. Return it to them and they should replace.
1826787
The lenses are not tinted. There are lenses available that tinted sold separately.
1925857
This is a mild abrasive, it does not "fill in" scratches, it removes the material around the scratches and polishes. A lot of plastic lenses have been "coated" to make them scratch-resistant, and this will remove the coating. If your only other choice is to replace the lenses anyway, you could give it a try.
1780573
The lens is clear. I've talked with Cooper customer service about the cracking lenses. I was told that some of the lenses, if not milled exactly to specs, can crack. She was very helpful and sent me a replacement light. Hopefully the problem with the lenses has been solved.
915003
I have never noticed anything that I magnified looking blue just clear. The lens does look bluish from different angles but does not change the color of the object you are viewing.
582699
Okay, thanks a lot, new at this and I wasn't sure if the lens quality is the same. I appreciate everyone's help!