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Re: [OM] 8mm Fisheye question

Subject: Re: [OM] 8mm Fisheye question
From: "Skip Williams" <skipwilliamsom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:10:26 -0500
Cc: jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx
It looks like your 8mm is going to be a long-term project lens. I'd put out the word to everyone globally you can think of to be on the lookout for a damaged lens. As you say, with that big front element, there's bound to be a few that have gotten trashed.

Good luck,

SKip


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From: Jim Brokaw <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [OM] 8mm Fisheye question
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:40:54 -0800
Speaking of rear group and rear elements, I got a reply from Olympus Japan
on my inquiry about replacement elements for the fungus-destroyed (not
damaged -- destroyed!) rear elements on the 8mm fisheye I bought... "This
lens was discontinued 17 years ago so we no longer have parts for it."

Well...

If anyone has any repair shops around that might have one with a damaged
front glass (its big, in front, and heavy) a generous finder's fee will be
paid for locating me rear elements (or the whole lens) at a reasonable
cost... I need a parts lens with good rear elements, the front on mine is
fine but the last few elements (one group, one single element I think) are
both beyond use. I have the SC going by the above note, but I suppose I can
put in the MC elements...

24-shift update -- The payment has been sent, and the lens is being fixed...
I can hardly wait to get it back! All of you except Mark Lloyd can share my
excitement. Just kidding Mark! BTW, did anyone notice the 24-shift on e*ay?
I bought my 18/3.5 from this guy, so I expect the 24-shift is in really
great shape (and for the price it better be!)
--

Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...


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