Re: [OM] .....sad news.....

[Andrew Fildes]

It is possible to get 'doublet' and 'triplet' elements (cemented groups)
separated and cleaned - a guy in Tasmania offer the service here - but
you'll lose the coating of course as he can only do a recoating with a
magnesium fluoride single coat. I once had a couple of Nikkors serviced and
polished at a fair price (AU$150 for both) but they were primes - a
sophisticated zoom would cost more.
Andrew


>| Dear All.....
>| I sent my 35-105 zuiko zoom for cleaning.....
>|
>| Got a reply recently from the repairman.... he said the fungus has grown
>| between two lens elements where they are supposed to be cemented
>| together...... he doesn't have the lens group so he can swap..... he also
>| said Japan doesn't have...... he experienced Japan sending him back some
>| other similar cases saying they can't help for lack of parts.....
>|
>| Anyone have any suggestions on how to resurrect the zoom to pristine
>status
>| ?
>|
>| The fungus is not so bad, but can't be ignored..... I like my optics clean
>| and in exc condition..... its also the first and only lens for a good 5
>| years before I bought other lenses...... it still has a special place in
>my
>| dri-cab..........
>|
>| thanks in advance....
>|
>| peace
>| TMLee



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