Wow, that's comprehensive! Any ideas for the same problem on a 180 2.8, or is
it pretty much the same?
Julian
> from: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 18:53:15
> to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> subject: Re: [OM] 50/3.5 with a clunk
>
> Oops! Step Two -- Remove the lens mount. Turn the focus ring out, so the
> lens is set for close focus. There are two guides that keep the
> helicoid in line, and one plate that serves as a "cam" to adjust the floating
> element as the lens is focused. Make sure the screws for the
> two guides are tight -- if not, tighten them.
>
> Step Three (and probably your problem) -- Look closely where the two guides
> go into the slots on the side of the body -- along that "ledge"
> (just inside the helicoid threads) you'll see four tiny " " screws (you may
> need to turn the focus ring to get to all of them). They have
> probably worked loose -- tighten them.
>
>
>
> julian_davies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > I can see this working if the focus ring moves on it's own, but if the
> > front barrel moves as well, surely that is wear in the helicoid?
> >
> > Julian
> >
> > > from: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 18:15:52
> > > to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > subject: Re: [OM] 50/3.5 with a clunk
> > >
> > > Underneath the rubber grip are 4 set screws -- they're probably a little
> > > loose. Tighten them evenly, then check focus. Replace the grip and glue
> > > with
> > > a little bit of contact cement all the way around underneath the grip.
> > >
> > > Benson Russell 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
> > > >
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