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[OM] Re: 35-105 zoom - problem with aperature control

Subject: [OM] Re: 35-105 zoom - problem with aperature control
From: "PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service" <olyfix@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:28:12 -0500
I believe the aperture ring on the 35-105 is plastic, and therefore more
pliable than those made of aluminum.  This also accounts for the sharper
"feel" of the detents.

> I recently purchased a used 35-105 and notice that the aperature ring is
> not as smooth as my other Zuiko lenses.  This is the first lens of this
> model and the first Olympus zoom lens I've had experience with, so maybe
> I'm exagerating the problem a bit.
>
> Anyway, if I grip the aperature ring at the 3 & 9 o'clock position, it
> moves stifly between the settings.  If I grip the ring at 12 & 6
> o'clock, the aperature control works perfectly fine - not as smoothly as
> my 135/2.8; closer to my 24/2.8 or 50macro.  Wierd.
>
> Can someone who owns one of these lenses tell me if this is normal for
> this design?  Or is this indication of a particular problem?  The seller
> has given me the opportunity to return the lens and I'll do so if there
> are repairs in order.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
>
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