I would say this lens is definitely Beyond Econonmic
Repair. You could get a used one in excellent
condition for 200 bucks. This lens would be good just
to get for cheap and test it out though. Mirror lenses
have some very different properties from glass.
Mark Lloyd
--- Jim Brokaw <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> on 11/27/01 4:41 AM, Chris Linek at
> Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > One for the lens repair gurus out there.
> >
> > http://au.page.sold.yahoo.com/au/auction/510373741
> >
> > Is this repairable? cheaply?
> >
> > As-is, will the mirror problem have a badly
> noticeable affect on shots taken?
> >
> > If not, I'm interested in buying it myself.
> >
> > Cheers and TIA
> >
> > Chris
> > The Snappy Australian
> > http://www.SnappyAustralian.com
> > Cameras Films & Photographic equipment
> > Christmas Specials:
> http://www.snappyaustralian.com/christmas.html
>
> I suspect you could get it repaired, I have no idea
> of the cost. Mirrors for
> astronomical telescopes need re-silvering
> (re-aluminizing?) so I am sure
> there are places that could redo the mirror. You
> might have to find someone
> to disassemble it and then reassemble and realign it
> afterward, though. You
> can buy a new 500/8.0 mirror for pretty cheap
> nowdays... it might not make
> sense to buy this and then spend a bunch fixing it.
> --
>
> Jim Brokaw
> OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...
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