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Re: [OM] Loose front element

Subject: Re: [OM] Loose front element
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 14:06:14 -0400
If the name ring has 2 notches on the outer edge, you may be able to unscrew it
with fine tweezers.  Underneath you should find a loose retaining ring.
Tightening this should eliminate the loose element problem.

John

Greg Heier wrote:

> I have a lens that's developed some slight travel in its front element
> (about 1/64th of an inch or so). :(
>
> Not quite sure when/how this started, but it may have been after it was in
> the car for a while on a hot day. Any ideas on what I can do to fix this? Is
> something maybe loose and just need to be tightened or is this a major
> repair (this lens is a 100 f/2.8).
>
> Greg
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