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Bruce Ammerman
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 08:46 am: | 
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The 50mm Zeiss Planar lens on my Rolleiflex SL35 is so stiff that it is essentially unusable, and presumably needs cleaning and lubrication. It's a terrifically sharp lens and is worth the trouble and expense of getting back into shape (if I can afford it). My question is -- and I know NOTHING about lens innards -- should I attempt this at all? Even typing this out, I know what the answer will be: No, find a qualified repair person. Okay, what should I expect to pay a professional to clean/lubricate this lens, if I could find someone to take it on? Thanks. |
rick oleson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 19, 2004 - 10:12 am: |
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Hi Bruce:
I'm afraid I can't help a lot with cost, but you should be able to get an estimate on it. If I were doing it, you'd probably be looking at something around $50... but I have no idea really what a typical service would charge.
Since you're really fond of the lens, I would encourage you to have it professionally done rather than try it yourself, unless it's just out of the question.... the first things you learn on should be items that you consider expendable.
rick  = |
Annabel
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
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found a rolleiflex planar in an antique shop in india and am test driving it for a week. the lenses appear to be full of fungus, on the inner side of the lens. fungus often seems to be fatal. what is your advice? |
Winfried
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 07:09 am: |
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Disassemble the lens until you have access to all surfaces with fungus. Try to wipe them with a microfibre cloth first. These tissues sometimes do magic if there is only a slight layer of haze/fungus.
Other methods to remove fungus can be found searching the archive. |
