on 29/11/01 9:25 pm, C. Casper Casparian at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello all, > > I recently purchased a used lens (mail-order, hence blindly) and I must > admit that it has some odd marks, the likes of which I've never seen. > Perhaps one or more of you knows what the purpose is.... > > It's an older 28-70 3.5/4.5 zoom, and it has 2 holes drilled through the > outer shell of the lens barrel. The holes just penetrate the shell, but > don't go further. As the lens zooms, screws become visible through the > holes, but I don't know what the screws are holding and I'm sure as hell > not going to poke around and loosen things up. One hole is at about 1 o' > clock, and the other at 7 o' clock, when looking through the lens from the > camera-side. In other words, the axis of the drillings is perpendicular to > the direction of light travel through the lens, and the drill holes are at > the 1/7 positions. > > I haven't gotten back my test roll of slides yet, so I can't comment as to > possible effect on the final product. But under what circumstances is such > an invasive procedure usually followed? Also, I know that resale value > isn't everything but it is a consideration for me and I have the impression > that such lens surgery would greatly affect its later sale price -- > thoughts? > > Thanks much as always, > > Casper >
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