>From my parts list, it looks like that front ring must be unscrewed. It may
have 2 notches spaced 180 degrees apart. If not, you'd have to use the
"Custom 18mm lens dis-assembler" which would be like a fine ring of rubber
which would contact only that ring as you press and turn. That ring is all
that holds the front element in, according to my parts list. Good luck.
Do not unwrap new element until you are about to put it in. Blow off the
back with dry air before dropping it into place. Likewise leave the surface
of L2 exposed to the air for as short a time period as possible to limit
dust contamination.
John Hermanson
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Hans van Veluwen" <hcvanveluwen@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 12:06 AM
Subject: [OM] Replacing the 18mm/F3.5 front lens?
| Sorry for this on-topic mail ;)
|
| - I've just aquired a fairly nice priced (hfl.650) Zuiko 18mm/F3.5 that
has
| some damage on the front element. I emailed Olympus Netherlands, and much
to
| my surprise they replied that they had this front element in stock, for
| f.100, so I ordered one.
|
| Now that I received the Zuiko I'm wondering if replacing the front element
| is a DIY job. The construction is so much different from any other lens
that
| I'm clueless what part must be taken off, and how, and if it can be done
| without specialized tools.
|
| The enscription with Zuiko and the serial number, for instance, is printed
| sideways on a ring. Must this ring be taken off? Just like unscrewing a
| filter? Or is it the small ring that directly touches the edge of the
front
| element? Or the deeper part next to this ring that has incisions for a
| spanner wrench? I know that normally rubber stops are recommended but I
| don't see how these can be used with the protruding front element...
|
|
| hnz
|
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