On 14 Jul 2004 at 15:02, Antonio Aparicio wrote: > Hello, > > Can anyone tell me how important the matt black metalic letterbox is on > k mount fixed lenght lenses, as one seems to have come unstuck on my > 135/2.5 and was wondering if it was necessary at all to stick it back > on (not an easy job as I would have to somehow get it perfectly > horizontal again). I notice that the earlier M42 mount versions of this > lens didnt have the letterbox ..
I had this lens long ago so I know exactly that part you are talking about. Mine didn't ever come lose but if it had I don't think I would have been overly concerned. I expect that it may just be overly precautionary, you may be able to get away without it. Consider the new problems you could introduce if you use glues etc. If you are concerned why not take some shots with it off and rigged up with tape to see if it really makes a difference. To test it I would put the sun just out of frame at the top of the long edge and see if it causes excessive flare in the frame. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
