On 3/12/07, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would fix it. The wear being created by the binding will possibly be > making the rest of the focusing slacker. Buy some good screwdrivers, > see someone in the labs for a bung that fits inside the filter threads > and scoop the end out so that it clears the front element. > > Use pressure to reform the tube, not thumping. >
Mike, How much disassembly would be necessary and would I risk not being able to realign the elements? Do you (or anyone else) know if there is an explosion diagram for this lens available? I found one for the A 50/1.7, but I am sure there are enough differences to make it only slightly better than no diagram at all. Perry. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

