Hi everyone, I recently read an article on lens mould and decided to check the couple of lenses that I have. To my surprise, or more accurately disappointment, my Nikkor 55 - 200 (AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR) has the beginnings of mould on what I'm guessing is a middle element. Ideally I'd like to replace the element, but I wouldn't at all be surprised if that isn't a possibility or if it is, it would outweigh the cost of a new lens. So I then considered cleaning it myself, has anyone dismantled one of these lenses and if yes, was it easy (enough) or best left to the lens mechanic?

Harry