It is often expected that the front name ring would be damaged, so a new
one is installed. I try to get an xacto 11 blade under the edge and pry
it up.
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John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
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Stephen Walker wrote:
> Thanks for the reassurance that the lens was probably constructed
> just as I expected. The whole job took about 15mins and the hardest
> part was prying off the front ring. What tool do you use for that
> job? There is no little keyhole in the front ring as I've seen on
> other lenses so the clearance to get something under it is pretty
> tight. I used a dental-pick type tool which was effective but left
> some minor cosmetic nicks on the edge of the ring.
>
> Poor quality photos (i was more interested in staying on task than
> taking photos) are posted here if anyone cares to see:
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/stephenpwalker/1260mmSurgery?feat=directlink
>
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Steve
>
>
> ----- Original Message ---- From: John Hermanson
> <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 8:39:58
> AM Subject: Re: [OM] Cleaning a 12-60mm
>
> I don't have a parts list for that lens, but if it's similar to the
> 14-54, it's pretty straightforward. Peel up name ring, remove screws
> holding front element in. At that point have front element out for
> as short a time as possible to prevent other dust from getting in.
> ___________________________________ John Hermanson | CPS, Inc. 21
> South Ln., Huntington NY 11743 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com Olympus
> OM Service since 1977 Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
>
>
> Stephen Walker wrote:
>> I don't post much to the list anymore (All I have left of my OM
>> stuff is an OM-1 and a 50mm packed away somewhere), and I apologize
>> for the non-OM content here but I always found this was the best
>> place to come for serious advice. ;)
>>
>> I have a second-hand 12-60mm with a little flake of something on
>> the back of the front element group. It was quite a bit off-center
>> and I had decided it wasn't a big enough deal to worry about but
>> then I got the bright idea that if I moved the zoom ring fast
>> enough it might create enough turbulence inside the lens to
>> dislodge the flake. The good news is that it worked! The bad news
>> is also that it worked -- now instead of being towards the outside
>> of the front element it is smack-dab in the center of it!!!! :( And
>> now, of course, I can't get it to move again.
>>
>> I would try to put it back on the e-bay seller I got it from but
>> honestly I got such a great deal on the outfit I can't complain.
>> If it weren't for the fact that I plan on re-selling this lens (I
>> already have a 12-60mm) I might just live with it, although it
>> would annoy the heck out of me.
>>
>> I guess I've got nothing to lose by contacting Olympus next week to
>> see about getting it cleaned, but I wonder how much it will cost
>> or if they would do it at no charge since this little flake of
>> something didn't get there on it's own. It's much bigger than your
>> average dust speck, and has a slightly metallic look (although it's
>> tough to conclude that with the multi-coated surfaces i'm looking
>> through.
>>
>> Would I be completely nuts to remove the front element and clean it
>> myself? I've done so in the past, most recently with a
>> Panasonic/Leica 14-50mm -- pry off the glued-down front ring
>> revealing screws that hold down the front element. But, the 12-60
>> looks to be built with closer tolerances and i'm not sure if it's
>> constructed the same way, especially being weather-sealed and all.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
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