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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:07 am Post subject: Damaged Minolta 35-100mm MD f3.5-4.5 |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Hi Guys,
I picked up a bunch of lenses and this one has been dropped. Front element shows scratches as well as outer barrel so it is very obvious. Inner elements have fungus.
Aperture & focus are smooth and appear to be in good working order. I have not been able to test it because I still don't have an adapter for my camera.
What do I do?
Throw it in the bin or try to sell it for parts and or repair.
Please advise.
Thanks in advance. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:57 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
how bad are scratches and fungus? result of those two is softer photo, but you could still use it as portrait lens for that dreamy look _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:04 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Well it's near impossible to repair scratches, but fungus can be removed if you really want to keep the lens.
I have had two lenses done by Alan Small in Taree. He is one of only a handfull of qualified lens repairers left in Australia. Mine had no scratches but had heavy fungus in one, and heavy hazing in the other. He did a brilliant job.
Cheers
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:13 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
WolverineX wrote: |
how bad are scratches and fungus? result of those two is softer photo, but you could still use it as portrait lens for that dreamy look |
Bad scratches. It's obvious it took a hefty hit but focus ring and aperture are still smooth. I don't know how the macro switch works and it seems to be stuck.
Hvala za pomoc. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:16 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
Well it's near impossible to repair scratches, but fungus can be removed if you really want to keep the lens.
I have had two lenses done by Alan Small in Taree. He is one of only a handfull of qualified lens repairers left in Australia. Mine had no scratches but had heavy fungus in one, and heavy hazing in the other. He did a brilliant job.
Cheers
OH |
My father lives up in Forster so that's close to this fellows place. Can you provide contact details or website?
I'm in Sydney but if I travel to see my father I can pay Allen a visit.
Still not sure what to do with this lens. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
parabellumfoto wrote: |
Oldhand wrote: |
Well it's near impossible to repair scratches, but fungus can be removed if you really want to keep the lens.
I have had two lenses done by Alan Small in Taree. He is one of only a handfull of qualified lens repairers left in Australia. Mine had no scratches but had heavy fungus in one, and heavy hazing in the other. He did a brilliant job.
Cheers
OH |
My father lives up in Forster so that's close to this fellows place. Can you provide contact details or website?
I'm in Sydney but if I travel to see my father I can pay Allen a visit.
Still not sure what to do with this lens. |
http://www.camerahouse.com.au/our-stores/nsw/taree.aspx
He is an absolute gentleman as well.
Cheers
OH |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:23 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
parabellumfoto wrote: |
Hvala za pomoc. |
Nema na čemu _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:29 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Bookmarked!
Thanks again for your help.
) _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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