Here's a picture of the correct tool for the job, it will give you an idea of what you are trying to accomplish with the bath stopper, cork and lens tissue. This is cutout to clear the front element.
http://www.donsauction.com/PDML/LensTool.htm Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 5:33 AM > To: PDML Pentax Discuss > Subject: M 50 f1.4 loose barrel > > > My Pentax M 50mm f1.4 has developed a loose barrel. > The front section that has the 49mm thread on it is > noticably wobbly when extended. > > Is there a simple way to firm this up? Screws > somewhere that can be tightened? > > Help me, Obe Wan Pdml. You're my only hope. > > --Princess Lon (not) >
