Greg,
I would send it back, they probably got some grease on the
aperture blades or the spring.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 5:47 AM
Subject: Follow up to "lens loses focus (SMCA 200 macro)
> This message is a follow up to a posting I made last fall. I am
> telling my story as a point of information for the group and in case
> someone might have a helpful suggestion.
>
> In my original post, I reported that my SMCP-A* 200mm macro had a
> problem with the focus ring rotating on its own due to the pull of
> gravity when the lens was pointed down. The lens was under warranty,
> but I was hesitant to send the lens in for repair.
>
> The problem got it the way of my shooting a couple of more times, so I
> went ahead and sent the lens to Pentax. They sent the lens back with
> the packing slip stating that they packed the helicoid with heavier
> grease. The problem seems to be gone, but now there is a new problem.
>
> After the diaphragm is stopped down, it does not spring back open
> unless I wiggle the aperture ring. This happens with the lens either
> on or off the camera body. I doubt that there is a simple fix for
> this, so I will probably have to send the lens back again.
>
> Greg Johnson
> New Brighton, MN
>
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