I've seen this in many 35-105. Lens may have had some front impact which
messes up the zoom slots. Zooming action causes an inside tube to catch on
a burr in one of the zoom slots. It can be fixed.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "andrew fildes" <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:08 AM
Subject: [OM] Zuik 35-105 problem
> Yes - an on topic post (don't get over excited). Could I ask those
> who haven't put me on their filter list a question about the 35-105
> Zuiko. A friend just asked for her with hers and I know little about
> this lens (she loves it).
> Everything seems fine except - the zoom action doesn't. Locked solid
> - no slide at all. Focussing is perfect and when turned to close
> focus it racks aout to about 50mm. Otherwise it is firmly on 35mm and
> not moving. Not stiff or stuck - locked like it's nailed shut.
> Is there a simple answer for this one - any suggestions guys?
> AndrewF
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