I don't have one to look at anymore, but make sure the lens is not in Close
focus mode. IIRC, you have to rotate it 'out' of close focus mode before it
will zoom.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Piers Hemy" <piers@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:58 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Zuik 35-105 problem
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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