Replacing DA-L 35/2.4 Mount

Verglace · 06-28-2011, 05:08 PM

Just wonderinf if anyone has any experience replacing the plastic mount of the DA-35. I remember reading something about this back when I was researching the lens when I was buying it (and I'm pretty sure it was from these forums) but for the life of me can't find the information anymore...

Adam · 06-28-2011, 05:37 PM

It should be enough to remove the 6 screws and swap out the bayonet with a replacement piece.

Are the plastic mounts really that easy to wear out?

Blue · 06-28-2011, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It should be enough to remove the 6 screws and swap out the bayonet with a replacement piece.

Are the plastic mounts really that easy to wear out?

Maybe he likes 'bling' lenses.

Verglace · 06-28-2011, 08:07 PM

One of the plastics got chipped off exposing some copper bits underneath it. Caused a lot of small plastic particles to go loose inside the chamber actually. I'm not sure how it happened but it happened. I'm guessing the plastic piece was already on its way off when I purchased it (purchased second hand) as I was very careful with it.

I'm going to go look for a replacement piece then if it's that simple to replace. Maybe replace it with a metal mount too while I'm at it, the lens definitely deserves one. I like using it more than my limited!

Blue · 06-28-2011, 08:13 PM

Get yourself a cheap junker AF zoom lens or put in a request for a dead/damaged af lens and swap it out.

06-28-2011, 05:08 PM	#1
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468	Replacing DA-L 35/2.4 Mount Just wonderinf if anyone has any experience replacing the plastic mount of the DA-35. I remember reading something about this back when I was researching the lens when I was buying it (and I'm pretty sure it was from these forums) but for the life of me can't find the information anymore...

06-28-2011, 05:37 PM	#2
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06-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Adam It should be enough to remove the 6 screws and swap out the bayonet with a replacement piece. Are the plastic mounts really that easy to wear out? Maybe he likes 'bling' lenses.

06-28-2011, 08:07 PM	#4
Verglace Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 468 Original Poster	One of the plastics got chipped off exposing some copper bits underneath it. Caused a lot of small plastic particles to go loose inside the chamber actually. I'm not sure how it happened but it happened. I'm guessing the plastic piece was already on its way off when I purchased it (purchased second hand) as I was very careful with it. I'm going to go look for a replacement piece then if it's that simple to replace. Maybe replace it with a metal mount too while I'm at it, the lens definitely deserves one. I like using it more than my limited!

06-28-2011, 08:13 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Get yourself a cheap junker AF zoom lens or put in a request for a dead/damaged af lens and swap it out.