[aslyfox]

when I asked, I was told by Precision that although Pentax doesn't make the lens in Japan, it is where they do the repairs

not sure if that is limited to the HD Pentax-D FA * 70-200mm F2.8 or all lenses

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BTW, today I got good news, it is repaired back from Japan and was shipped to me today by Precision via UPS

tracking info says by the end of day Wednesday the 12th

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well within their estimate of time needed for repair:

11/14/18

I have decided to go ahead and have Precision do the repairs

told it would be 5 -6 weeks minimum because it is in japan

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Last edited by aslyfox; 12-11-2018 at 11:43 AM.

[zapp]

Then now is the time to learn.

This is the obvious answer.
My 70-200 requires diffenrent focus adjustments for 70/135/200 mm. I now use a value that works best for the longer focal lengths. Wthout any adjustment the lens can be completely off depending on your camera.

[aslyfox]

well I will be calling Precision on Monday


got out yesterday to try the repaired lens

still has the same problem as I did before I sent it in for repair:


Operator Error

[ I'll keep trying to improve ]

other than that, the repaired autofocus and manual focus operated flawlessly and silently

I always compliment when I get good service and complain when I don't so I will call and say thanks personally

[TwoUptons]

I have had a number of ESO issues (equipment superior to operator) over the years... and sometimes it’s been real work to overcome the difference...

But I will say it’s awfully nice when a repair scenario you think is about to become comically tragic turns out OK in the end 🙂

-Eric