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Aaron
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 08:17 pm: | 
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I have one of the above lens [#1778xxx] which I believe is the 4th version. It has some fungus growth on the inner surface of the first element. I removed the name ring but this element refused to fall out which I think it is supposed to. I further removed the whole front lens block and knock on the table but the dirty lens is still there. Have I missed anything? How can I get out this piece of glass? Thanks. |
Michael
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 11:44 am: |
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Aaron - I have run into similar problems with lenses. Have you tried a lens suction cup?? They actually make these things!! Also see if there is
another retaining ring you may have missed. |
C Rumbo
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 06, 2004 - 07:38 pm: |
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On the 1.8's with the serial number on the rear, the front lens group is a self-contained assembly and cannot readily be disassembled. |
Jan Dvorak
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 01:53 pm: |
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The 1.8/50mm Zuiko is quite prone to fungus growth between the first two elements. About 30% of these lenses I saw had problems there. As mentioned in the previous post, the front lens group is just about impossible to disassemble - at least I gave up after a few attempts.
Jan |
paul ron
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 08:22 am: |
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You can buy a used lens from KEH for under $30 if your efforts don't pan out.
check out this site....
http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?bid=OM&cid=06&sid=newused&crid=9113118 |
Don LeRoux
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 02:10 pm: |
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Aaron. I bought a really nice used 50mm F1.8 Zuiko lens from www.adorama.com for $17.50 a few months ago. Several more were still available at various conditions/prices. Good luck. Don LeRoux. |
