Parts availablitiy is sometimes a problem with the current Zuiko line. The
focus
rubbers are the first to go. I'll check with Oly and see what the current deal
is.
John
fdayrit@xxxxxxx wrote:
> hello,
>
> iwould like to know if there are replacement parts for these sagging focusing
> collars, it is so irritating when this happens, like that of the shoes for the
> flash. my old 35 F2 needs a replacement now. John H, help please?
>
> francis
>
> Stuart Goggin wrote:
>
> > Hello John,
> >
> > No it's not just you. I just bought some older zuiko's with the dangly
> > rubber problem. Both of them have stretched and become loose. Interesting
> > because all of my other zuiko's are fine. It appears to be only these two
> > old single coated lenses that have sagged with age..
> >
> > But I have fixed them by using rubber contact adhesive. I placed a small
> > amount under the focus ring with a cotton bud, working quickly I rotated
> > the ring around to spread the glue evenly. I then left it for a few
> > minutes, there were a few gaps around the ring because of the strecth. But
> > this is where the contact adhesive comes in, after it had dried somewhat, I
> > pressed the loose bits against the barrel. The conctact adhesive sticks
> > instantly when it has become tacky.... This ensured a nice looking fit with
> > no bulges....
> >
> > Stuart Goggin
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: [OM] (om) zuiko rubber diamond focus ring
> > Date: 07 May 98 11:40:11
> > From: Fsrobison <Fsrobison@xxxxxxx>
> > Reply-To: OO2UNIX.AU.ORACLE.COM:olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > Is it just me, or does anyone else have a problem with the rubber focusing
> > grips on Zuiko lenses stretching out?
> >
> > Is there a safe cement that can be used to glue the grip to the lens?
> >
> > John Robison (Olympia, WA)
> >
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