FA 35mm F2 repair

Lens-a-do · 11-04-2021, 08:53 AM

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Hi all,

I'm looking at a few 35mm F2 lens, the prices are good used but there's one really good but
has haze in the middle of the lens, I'm very handy fixed up a few camera's (Rolleiflex 3.5F). So
how easy is it to get into the elements of the lenses to clean?

Thanks

AfterPentax Mark II · 11-04-2021, 09:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lens-a-do

but there's one really good but
has haze in the middle of the lens,

How can such an item be "really good" if it has haze in the middle and needs to be fixed. Why buy another persons "disaster"?

**Bob 256** · 11-04-2021, 11:49 AM

Probably a better choice than one with haze in the middle: PENTAX FA 35mm F2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens - Black [Near MINT] from JAPAN 27075046351 | eBay

No repairs needed.

**c.a.m** · 11-04-2021, 12:16 PM - **1 Like**

Hi @Lens-a-do,

It's a gratifying job to clean or restore a camera or a lens.

However, I would be leery of any lens that shows haze on an element. I've had several vintage lenses in which I just couldn't clear up hazy elements, no matter what I tried. There's no guarantee that a hazy lens could be restored.

- Craig

**mikesbike** · 11-05-2021, 11:31 AM

The FA 35mm f/2 is not an expensive lens in the first place, even new. It remains the real bargain high-quality performer for the price. Now there is the improved HD version. It is not worth chancing compromised performance by paying even less than the very low average used price for a used copy with a defect. The DIY repair could wind up costing more than the small savings, and then not turn out 100% perfect, let alone the time and trouble.

11-04-2021, 08:53 AM	#1
Lens-a-do Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 35	FA 35mm F2 repair Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi all, I'm looking at a few 35mm F2 lens, the prices are good used but there's one really good but has haze in the middle of the lens, I'm very handy fixed up a few camera's (Rolleiflex 3.5F). So how easy is it to get into the elements of the lenses to clean? Thanks

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11-04-2021, 09:33 AM - 1 Like	#2
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,465	Originally posted by Lens-a-do but there's one really good but has haze in the middle of the lens, How can such an item be "really good" if it has haze in the middle and needs to be fixed. Why buy another persons "disaster"?

11-04-2021, 11:49 AM	#3
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,377	Probably a better choice than one with haze in the middle: PENTAX FA 35mm F2.0 AL Wide Angle Lens - Black [Near MINT] from JAPAN 27075046351 \| eBay No repairs needed.

11-04-2021, 12:16 PM - 1 Like	#4
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Hi @Lens-a-do, It's a gratifying job to clean or restore a camera or a lens. However, I would be leery of any lens that shows haze on an element. I've had several vintage lenses in which I just couldn't clear up hazy elements, no matter what I tried. There's no guarantee that a hazy lens could be restored. - Craig

11-05-2021, 11:31 AM	#5
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	The FA 35mm f/2 is not an expensive lens in the first place, even new. It remains the real bargain high-quality performer for the price. Now there is the improved HD version. It is not worth chancing compromised performance by paying even less than the very low average used price for a used copy with a defect. The DIY repair could wind up costing more than the small savings, and then not turn out 100% perfect, let alone the time and trouble.