Hi. I've tried it and believe me, it's not worth the effort. You can get
another for about $20.
The one I tried to fix had been oiled, so I had to tear it down completely.
I wouldn't try it a second time, although it was interesting to do.
At 02:04 PM 3/12/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Hi all:
>My first zuiko ever, a 50/1.8, has developed a sluggish diaphragm for
>the second or third time since I got it in 1980. I'm pretty sure this
>lens is not worth sending off to be fixed yet again. Has anyone on the
>list ever pulled one of these lenses apart and fixed a sticky diaphragm
>themselves? I think this is just the kind of info that would make a
>good addition to the camera repair FAQ. Failing this, how much to you
>charge to fix this problem, John?
>
>Cheers,
>--Lee
>
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