There is no "real" infinity position with the floating element, it is
factory set and the total possible movement of the element is wider than
the focus ring range. Why not get the floating element fixed?
Original position of setting can probably be determined from glue spots
on the ring.
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Carlos J. Santisteban wrote:
> Hi John, Dawid and all,
>
> On 16 Feb 2010, at 3:29 PM, John Hermanson wrote:
>
>> CA9751 (according to my parts list) controls the floating element.
>> IOW,
>> if you took it out, floating element
>> will not move as you focus.
>
> From: Dawid Loubser <dawidl@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> ...thereby screwing the close-focus performance.
>
> I was afraid so... :-(
>
>> You will definitely not want to be without the floating mechanism in
>> your lens.
>> Or worse, have it immobile and stuck in "close focus" position when
>> using your lens at
>> infinity.
>
> Yeah, that would be real bad. On the other hand, if the floating element
> keeps at the 'infinite' position, basically I'd have a classic lens without
> close-range correction...
>
> Now, the million dollar question is: in which position is the floating
> element stuck? I can't find a way to reinstall the part... without locking
> the whole lens again.
>
> Anyway... I own a much better 28/2 now... f1.9 to be precise... ;^) ;^)
>
> Cheers,
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