The spring for the lock is the weak link in that design. It's held down by
2 plastic posts with the ends melted down. Best fix is to cut off the
remainder of the posts, drill 2 - 1mm holes, then drive in a very short 1.4
or 1.7mm screw with a big flat head.
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Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Don" <dong357@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 8:57 PM
Subject: [OM] 135 f2.8
> I just won an auction on and received a 135 f2.8 Zuiko on the Bay. It was
> described as in "good condition and takes sharp frames".
>
> The lens looks very good cosmetically. The glass is clear and there are
no
> scratches. The mounting latch however does not work. It looks like the
> spring that pushes the little blade out to lock the lens on the camera is
> broken.
>
> My question to the list is would this still be considered to be in good
> condition? Would fixing the latch be an expensive repair?
>
> Any comments would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Don Gaikins
>
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