Quote: But if you are thinking of the lens as a collector's item, then a functional repair won't help.
Yeah, I'm looking to fix it properly.
I know if the lens can't be fixed properly, then that's life, but personally I think this FA* is worth the effort if it's still possible to find parts for it.
Quote: Try taking as many pictures as you can and it'll surely heal itself over time. trust me!
In the mean time, I can't take pictures with it because it's still in Japan, though I'm looking forward to it
Quote: There is a guy in Finland who makes elements according to specs.
Ah...that's a bit drastic...so probably will give this a miss, but thanks for the suggestion though