Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>On further investigation it wouldn't autofocus, but this may have been
>related to the diaphragm being stuck half-way closed. It went back for a
>refund, and I've ordered one that KEH had in "excellent" condition.
>Hoping for a better result this time.
>
>Incidentally, KEH's quote to "overhaul" (their term) the lens was $110.
I'd actually consider that a reasonable price in terms of the labor involved. I
"overhauled" my own F70-210/4-5.6 (including cleaning the diaphragm blades) and
I'd be surprised if even an experienced technician could get it disassembled and
reassembled in less than 4 hours. Took me about 12!
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