I recently got a SMC-M 28mm F3.5 lens fixed that had the same problem - the repair cost was $45. Just something to think about. Any where is this pawn shop? The ones around here have nothing but overpriced junk. The last time I went into the one closest to where I live they had a Sears KS1000 for $200. Uh huh. Todd At 10:05 AM 1/31/01 -0500, you wrote: > I found the above lens in the local shop. It is in excellent >looking condition. If it were not for the fact that I know that the >screwmounts ended in the late 70s I would have thought this a recent lens. >Hardly any sign of use. > > The only problem I found are the slow reacting blades. When you use >it in Auto they are slow to close and open. How difficult is it to take >apart and lubricate? I plan on using it this weekend while I am taking >photos at a rugby tournament to check the lens out (I have not decided >whether to use it on the SV, S1a, or Spotmatic yet - maybe I need another >camera?). I will of course use it in Manual mode to get the correct >exposure. > > They are asking $20 for it. It comes with a worn Takumar 3.5/28 >case, Takumar rear cap, and an offbrand front lens cap. I ask the >collective group for some guidance. I have pretty much decided to get it, >should I be concerned about Auto use? Should I attempt the cleaning myself? > > > Thank you for your help, > > César > Panama City, Florida > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org.
