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RE: [OM] Tele-Converters vs. Long Lens

Subject: RE: [OM] Tele-Converters vs. Long Lens
From: "Kinkead, Frank W" <Frank.Kinkead@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 22:22:27 -0600
Gary, Thanks for your input; two related lens questions:

On my 200m f5 (recent used purchase), the aperture lever jutting out the
rear of the lens is a little sticky at bouncing back to full open when
tested off camera.  I tested for the same in the store and didn't notice
anything before I bought it ($95.00).  I cycled the aperture lever in my
hands 30-40 times after discovering the problem and it got much better but
it still sticks a little.  Can I pull the rear ring off and somehow free up
the aperture  ?  It appears pretty deep in the lens.

On my 100m f2.8, The aperture ring (for setting the f stop) clicks smartly
when turned to the right (towards larger apertures) but seems a little mushy
when turned to the left.  I've developed a habit of turning the ring full
left (highest opening) and then turning back to the f stop I want; I hear
and feel a clear stop that way.  This is also a well used lens, and
otherwise, functions great.  Will this lens hit the right f stop going in
both directions even though it doesn't feel clean ?   Will it worsen over
time ?  Any sort of cheap & easy adjustment/fix ?

Chip
St. Louis
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> Chip writes:
> 
> > Thank you Gary Reese and Chuck Norcutt for your inputs on
> >  tele-converters.  I read both of your inputs and later today purchased
> a
> >  Zuiko 200M f/5.0 in great shape instead of a tele-converter. 
> 
> Enjoy!  If you ever go to a meterless medium format camera, or large
> format,
> the 200mm f/5 on a OM-2S through OM-4Ti body makes for a nice spot meter
> that
> you can actually take pictures with.
> 
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
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