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Re: [OM] 50/3.5 with a clunk

Subject: Re: [OM] 50/3.5 with a clunk
From: Lars Haven <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:10:18 +0200
On Sunday 22 September 2002 23:55, you wrote:
> Hello all, but particularly techies...
>
> I've just got a silvernose 50/3.5 with mint optics and body (ST£160, serial
> no 105509) BUT...
> I've noticed a slight bit of play in the focus ring (0.2mm front to back,
> 0.27mm side to side) and consequently the front barrel. Not much, just a
> tiny clunk as I move it back and forwards.
>
> Certainly looks lovely otherwise, any comments? A good copy lens?
>
> Ben Russell
>
> Ireland
>
This is an excellent lens, IMO, both for copy and general use.

I have met play in the focus ring on several zuikos. Usually it
is just the small screws attaching the focus ring to the inner
tube that have come loose. It's usually easy to fix.

Best wishes,
Lars

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