Speaking of doorstops, is there NO lens source -- anywhere -- that can
provide or produce a replacement lens element for ANY lens? It would seem to
be rather simple and straightforward, what with modern computer-driven lens
manufacturing capabilities. I suppose it would be cost prohibitive, on a
one-off basis. And matching the multi-coat to original factory specs might
be tough. And there are patent issues... But what do I know?
Is it the OTHER components of the lenses that make them "unrepairable" and
therefore doorstops? Where there's a will, there's a way, no?
Rich
I think you answered your own question. Cost of a custom element
with all the mathematical calculations taking into effect curved
surfaces, matching refractive index, coating multi-coatings, etc.
Then there is buying a custom blank with a very accurately determine
index of refraction for all colors, machining, polishing, coating.
I would guess probably five or six thousand dollars. With repair
components no longer available, damaged OM goodies have reached the
status of land fill or future archeological objects.
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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