This lens is NOT an "easy fix"! To get to the diaphragm to clean out
the oil (that's a rather common problem) requires near total
disassembly, and the chances of getting everything back together
properly are slim without lots of practice and experience.
Tyron wrote:
>
> Hello again all,
>
> Sorry if this is off topic, but can any of you good guys point me
> towards a repair/service manual (ideally free off the net) for a Vivitar
> Series 1 35mm - 85mm 2.8 variable focus zoom (OM fit of course!). I've
> heard great things about these and picked this one up cheap which is
> near mint but not stopping down. I have taken a couple of lesser lenses
> apart & successfully reassembled in the past, but am reluctant to 'have
> a go' at this without prior knowledge or advice if any of you guys would
> be kind enough. Perhaps it needs specially alignment when reassembled?
>
> I would also be interested to hear any recommendations for professional
> repair in UK (Hertfordshire).
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tyron
>
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