For those interested (I'd think you may be if you're reading this) :) here's the latest info on the mysterious "why doesn't my focus remain throughout the zoom range" dilema that I'm having with my smc-a 35-105 f3.5 lens:
Pentax Canada service (I went in there this morning in person - small front desk - usual literature etc and people scurrying about while 2 of them sit and do nothing but open boxes and unpack cameras for servicing) took a look at the lens. Their diagnosis? "Hellicoid and rollers are gone and will need replacement but we don't have the parts and this is an old lens." I didn't think it was THAT old... checking Boz's site.. the lens was made b/w 1984 and 1989 so it's as old as 18 years and as young as 13 years - a mere baby compared to .. say.. my Pentax SL. Anyway, now it was off to test the waters at Frank's place; Kominek Camera ( http://www.kominek.com ). They're in my work neighbourhood so I dropped in and let them take a look at it. They took the lens, I should get an estimate on costs by next week Thursday/Friday as long as their Pentax guy can fix it. If they're good.. I may decide to make them my place as well (like Frank). They were very personable, which was nice, much more so than Pentax Canada - but then again, Kominek's are owned by the guy I'm talking to across from the counter. Will let you know the outcome once I hear from them. *crossing fingers* Dave -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
