I have just had one repaired - with the opposite problem, the close focus
did nothing, and the lens would not focus at all (but it was worth every
penny of the USD35 it cost me).
I wouldn't even think of poking around inside any zoom lens, least of all
the Zuiko 35-105 - even if it did cost peanuts - it sounds like the zoom
guides are broken (the CF is racking out the right amount). I am told there
are two versions of the internal mechanism, and if you are lucky (as I was)
the repair shop will have a donor chassis for the right version. Cost me
USD95 for the repair, and I hope it won't cost you much more!
Piers
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of andrew fildes
Sent: 18 December 2003 10:09
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Zuik 35-105 problem
Yes - an on topic post (don't get over excited). Could I ask those who
haven't put me on their filter list a question about the 35-105 Zuiko. A
friend just asked for her with hers and I know little about this lens (she
loves it).
Everything seems fine except - the zoom action doesn't. Locked solid
- no slide at all. Focussing is perfect and when turned to close focus it
racks aout to about 50mm. Otherwise it is firmly on 35mm and not moving. Not
stiff or stuck - locked like it's nailed shut.
Is there a simple answer for this one - any suggestions guys?
AndrewF
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