FA 80-320mm auto setting not working

stoneybroke · 05-15-2010, 12:26 PM

I have an FA80-320 which I bought in 1998 and for some reason unknown to me the auto setting doesn't work. Anyone have any idea why and if anything can be done to fix it?

pcarfan · 05-15-2010, 01:57 PM

Sorry, I can't help you in fixing the problem. All I can say is try to clean the contacts and see.

However, don't spend a ton on repairs....you can get one in great condition for US$100-150, and I paid even less than that lower end.

wlachan · 05-15-2010, 02:16 PM

From what I remember the A setting is the weak link for this lens. The contact right under the lens mount broke. Should be an easy fix with the lens mount removed.

stoneybroke · 05-16-2010, 03:13 AM

Yes, from a past thread it seems the contact springs on this lens are very weak and will have to be replaced. Not such a probem after all then. thanks.

05-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
stoneybroke New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales Posts: 2	FA 80-320mm auto setting not working I have an FA80-320 which I bought in 1998 and for some reason unknown to me the auto setting doesn't work. Anyone have any idea why and if anything can be done to fix it?

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05-15-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Sorry, I can't help you in fixing the problem. All I can say is try to clean the contacts and see. However, don't spend a ton on repairs....you can get one in great condition for US$100-150, and I paid even less than that lower end.

05-15-2010, 02:16 PM	#3
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	From what I remember the A setting is the weak link for this lens. The contact right under the lens mount broke. Should be an easy fix with the lens mount removed.

05-16-2010, 03:13 AM	#4
stoneybroke New Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales Posts: 2 Original Poster	Yes, from a past thread it seems the contact springs on this lens are very weak and will have to be replaced. Not such a probem after all then. thanks.