on 12/6/02 2:27 PM, CyberSimian at CyberSimian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> One disappointing aspect of the 35-105mm zoom is that it is the lens with
> the most horriblest (**) aperture ring of any Zuiko. I got my mint sample
> via Ebay, but prior to that I examined two others in a shop, and all three
> had this horrible aperture ring. It feels as though the aperture ring is
> full of grit and in need of a generous squirt of WD40. As all three samples
> exhibited this characteristic, I surmise that this is normal for the
> 35-105mm Zuiko.
>
> -- from Cy in the UK
Cy -- I've adventured inside a few Zuikos, and a little (stress on *little*)
light, stable grease can improve the feel of the aperture ring and focusing
ring on lenses where the original grease has dried out and/or picked up grit
and dust from years of usage. This would best be addressed in your mint lens
by sending it to a skilled professional repair person (I can think of two
right off the bat...)
If you feel adventurous, don't start with a zoom lens, practice on some
50/1.8's until you understand how the aperture ring mechanism works. A bit
of dampening grease on the right surfaces, and immaculate cleanliness
everywhere will result in a smooth aperture ring feel. My 35-105's all have
smooth aperture rings... and I've not messed in any of them.
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...
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