>>I have a 35-70 F3.6 and one of the lense elements is spotty....it's one of
>>the lense elements in the middle which seems to be two lense elements
>>laminated into one..I guess the laminating has gone bad over the years.
>>Anyone knows where I can get a replacement for just this element?
>>
>I corresponded with Tokina about a similar problem with one of their lenses.
>Their rep said that a replacement may not work properly. They have to test
>the assembled lens to determine if the particular part will work properly.
>This came about because they had only one or two elements left for the
>particular lens I had. I don't know if this is true of all lenses and makes,
>but it is food for thought. This is not something your local camera shop can
>do. John H. is right about the ball bearings. I know the book says 370, but
>it looks like they left off a few zeros. Be sure you are VERY relaxed with
>lots of time when reassemble time comes. This lens has some very tiny
>plastic cams that are easily damaged from impact. They also come in a couple
>of sizes and must be fitted to the particular lens.
>
>Doug
Actually Doug I have not seen any of the pieces...when I took the lense
apart I just did it by removing the glass by rotating it by the little
hinges. Anyway I came to the center lense (which is the spotty one) and I
have it out here. I just need to get the replacement and I am sure someone
has it. I guess fixing the lense back is a precise thing but i guess it's
kinda straight forward for me cos I just took it out easily whithout any
complicated stuff like the bearings or clips off. Well any ideas?
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