Under normal use, it could take years for that lens to loosen up. It can be
fixed
but that cannot be done incrementally (?). This requires taking the focus
helioid apart and removing some grease.
John
Joel Wilcox wrote:
> Olympus Shooters:
>
> I posted a question a couple of days ago that elicited no response, which I
> attribute to its appearance amongst the melee of messages about best buys
> and yard sales (which I have to admit were far more interesting in a
> top-yer-story kind of way). But I'm back, hoping my timing is better this
> time.
>
> I picked up a Zuiko 75-150 zoom at a pawn shop several years ago. It was in
> like-new condition by appearance and priced only slightly more than another
> well-worn, otherwise identical lens. I noted that the focusing mechanics
> were stiffer than the other. Since then I have come to the conclusion that
> the focusing mechanics are a little too stiff. I can't complain about the
> results from the lens, but it just focuses a little too stiff and haltingly
> to be quite pleasant to use.
>
> I have to confess I don't use this lens much, perhaps because of this.
> Anybody else have similar experience with this lens? Does it loosen up?
> Should I consider having it checked out, and if so, by whom?
>
> Regards,
>
> Joel
>
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