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jamin-b · 02-09-2019, 01:45 AM

I purchased last year a very clean 77mm limited lens second hand at an attractive price. Recently the manual focus stopped working, which didn't bother me too much but the problem developed and now autofocus is also jammed. From a search on the web I understand that this is a known issue.
What are cost effective and reliable options for repair? Thanks for your suggestions and insights.

Wild Mark · 02-09-2019, 01:50 AM

Is the reason for it being jammed related to the distance contact brushes dislodging then jamming? If so then a disassemble, remove offending part and replace. Shouldn't be a hard job and parts should be available. Send to an authorised dealer?

Sandy Hancock · 02-09-2019, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Send to an authorised dealer?

I'm uncertain how easily available such a service is in Israel.
Kerenor Camera Repair, Jerusalem might be a good place to start.

Adam · 02-09-2019, 03:24 AM - **1 Like**

From what I know, this is not typically a complex repair, and it's something that sometimes happens with older FA Limiteds. Best of luck getting it fixed!

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jamin-b · 02-09-2019, 03:39 AM

Thanks, will try. But I also have no issue sending this to the US or other place for repair if that's a better option. I really just want to make sure it's done right and not too expensive.

---------- Post added 02-09-19 at 03:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by Wild Mark

Is the reason for it being jammed related to the distance contact brushes dislodging then jamming? If so then a disassemble, remove offending part and replace. Shouldn't be a hard job and parts should be available. Send to an authorised dealer?

No idea. I'm not mechanical enough to start tinkering. Thanks though.

mikeSF · 02-09-2019, 11:35 AM

That may be the issue where the screws were not thread locked and it has now worked its way loose.

Mine fell apart and dropped half the lens on the ground. Be careful and don't use it until you can get it fixed. Good luck.

**hjoseph7** · 02-09-2019, 12:02 PM

Wow I'm wondering if that was a Japan-made or Vietnam-made lens ?

**monochrome** · 02-09-2019, 02:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Wow I'm wondering if that was a Japan-made or Vietnam-made lens ?

If as Adam says the condition is common to early FA Limiteds it would be Japan made. I’ve had all mine CLA’ed just in case.

**felixkh** · 02-10-2019, 02:43 AM

You may want to consider sending to this company in Japan. They were formed by former Pentax repair engineers and specialists. Can write to them.

NSB TEKUNOS
nsb_tekunos@bloom.ocn.ne.jp

Attnn:Mr toshiyuki nishimura

265-1 .kakuyama.ogawa-machi.hiki-gun.saitama

355-0316

Tel ∔８１－４９３－５９－８６１６

My buddy and I sent his FA*80-200/2.8 and S*135/1.8 and I sent my MZ-S and they came back like new.

02-09-2019, 01:45 AM	#1
jamin-b New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 19	Recommendation for repair of 77mm limited I purchased last year a very clean 77mm limited lens second hand at an attractive price. Recently the manual focus stopped working, which didn't bother me too much but the problem developed and now autofocus is also jammed. From a search on the web I understand that this is a known issue. What are cost effective and reliable options for repair? Thanks for your suggestions and insights.

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02-09-2019, 01:50 AM	#2
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Is the reason for it being jammed related to the distance contact brushes dislodging then jamming? If so then a disassemble, remove offending part and replace. Shouldn't be a hard job and parts should be available. Send to an authorised dealer?

02-09-2019, 03:21 AM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Wild Mark Send to an authorised dealer? I'm uncertain how easily available such a service is in Israel. Kerenor Camera Repair, Jerusalem might be a good place to start.

02-09-2019, 03:24 AM - 1 Like	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	From what I know, this is not typically a complex repair, and it's something that sometimes happens with older FA Limiteds. Best of luck getting it fixed! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-09-2019, 03:39 AM	#5
jamin-b New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 19 Original Poster	Thanks, will try. But I also have no issue sending this to the US or other place for repair if that's a better option. I really just want to make sure it's done right and not too expensive. ---------- Post added 02-09-19 at 03:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by Wild Mark Is the reason for it being jammed related to the distance contact brushes dislodging then jamming? If so then a disassemble, remove offending part and replace. Shouldn't be a hard job and parts should be available. Send to an authorised dealer? No idea. I'm not mechanical enough to start tinkering. Thanks though.

02-09-2019, 11:35 AM	#6
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	That may be the issue where the screws were not thread locked and it has now worked its way loose. Mine fell apart and dropped half the lens on the ground. Be careful and don't use it until you can get it fixed. Good luck.

02-09-2019, 12:02 PM	#7
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	Wow I'm wondering if that was a Japan-made or Vietnam-made lens ?

02-09-2019, 02:03 PM - 1 Like	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by hjoseph7 Wow I'm wondering if that was a Japan-made or Vietnam-made lens ? If as Adam says the condition is common to early FA Limiteds it would be Japan made. I’ve had all mine CLA’ed just in case.

02-10-2019, 02:43 AM	#9
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	You may want to consider sending to this company in Japan. They were formed by former Pentax repair engineers and specialists. Can write to them. NSB TEKUNOS nsb_tekunos@bloom.ocn.ne.jp Attnn:Mr toshiyuki nishimura 265-1 .kakuyama.ogawa-machi.hiki-gun.saitama 355-0316 Tel ∔８１－４９３－５９－８６１６ My buddy and I sent his FA80-200/2.8 and S135/1.8 and I sent my MZ-S and they came back like new.

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