Tom,
You didn't say what type of 50. If it's a 1.8, it's not worth the hassle.
Julian
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From: "Tom Murphy" <murphytj@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 11:39 PM
Subject: [OM] Fungus on Lens
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have a 50 mm lens with fungus on the inner elements. From reading the
> archives it seems that "Pond's Cold Cream" and a de greaser is the way to
> go. My problem is how do I dismantle the lens to get at the fungus?
>
> I have searched my local tool shop for a suitable circelip type tool to
> insert into the two very small holes in the front retaining ring but no
> luck. None of them have the necessary span. Dies the retaining ring
tighten
> in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction?
>
> I'm assuming that there are specialised tools to dismantle a lens but
where
> do I get them? Any cheaper workarounds?
>
> Are exploded views of the inner workings of Zuiko lens available and if so
> where?
>
> Thanks in anticipation,
>
> Tom Murphy
> Ireland
>
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