Hi All,
An aqautance has two of the following medium format lenses:
1) Pentax 67 300 f4 manual focus lens
2) Pentax 645 FA 400 f5.6 AF lens
Obviously one is strictlly a manual focus lens, the other a autofocus one.
He took both lenses on a trip a while ago where they got covered in light mist and rain and after a time being stored, the internal side of the rear elements on each lens shows some haze/cloudiness, for the most part towards the periphery of the inside of the rear element. At this time it simply looks like haze/cloudiness but nothing resembling typical fungus, luckily.
He'd like to find an appropriate place to send the lenses to, that is extremely competent in very quickly working with and cleaning these elements so he has the lenses back in time for some of his upcoming trips. HE won't be able to supply camera bodies aid in checking focus etc. Other than the haze/cloudiness as described, lenses focus and work perfectly.
Are there any good suggestions for repair here in the States for someone really good, competent and relatively quick in turnaround for these types of lenses. I've heard of Focal Point Lens Service but know nothing about them. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
Dave (D&A)
An aqautance has two of the following medium format lenses:
1) Pentax 67 300 f4 manual focus lens
2) Pentax 645 FA 400 f5.6 AF lens
Obviously one is strictlly a manual focus lens, the other a autofocus one.
He took both lenses on a trip a while ago where they got covered in light mist and rain and after a time being stored, the internal side of the rear elements on each lens shows some haze/cloudiness, for the most part towards the periphery of the inside of the rear element. At this time it simply looks like haze/cloudiness but nothing resembling typical fungus, luckily.
He'd like to find an appropriate place to send the lenses to, that is extremely competent in very quickly working with and cleaning these elements so he has the lenses back in time for some of his upcoming trips. HE won't be able to supply camera bodies aid in checking focus etc. Other than the haze/cloudiness as described, lenses focus and work perfectly.
Are there any good suggestions for repair here in the States for someone really good, competent and relatively quick in turnaround for these types of lenses. I've heard of Focal Point Lens Service but know nothing about them. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
Dave (D&A)
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