Guide for disassembling/cleaning DA 50-200 WR

hcarvalhoalves · 01-21-2023, 10:59 PM - **7 Likes**

I just bought a Pentax DA 50-200 WR that unfortunately had fungus growing inside the front element.

I've documented the repair and produced a guide on how to clean it, it's available here:

Disassembling and cleaning the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR

Last edited by hcarvalhoalves; 06-18-2023 at 10:27 PM.

Not a Number · 01-22-2023, 01:07 AM - **1 Like**

Link added to the Pentax Lens Disassembly Database thread.

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**yucatanPentax** · 01-22-2023, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves

I just bought a Pentax DA 50-200 WR that unfortunately had fungus growing inside the front element.

I've documented the repair and produced a guide on how to clean it, it's available here:

Disassembling and cleaning the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR

Thank you for sharing your info! Much appreciated!

01-21-2023, 10:59 PM - 7 Likes	#1
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	Guide for disassembling/cleaning DA 50-200 WR I just bought a Pentax DA 50-200 WR that unfortunately had fungus growing inside the front element. I've documented the repair and produced a guide on how to clean it, it's available here: Disassembling and cleaning the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR Last edited by hcarvalhoalves; 06-18-2023 at 10:27 PM.

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yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,839	Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves I just bought a Pentax DA 50-200 WR that unfortunately had fungus growing inside the front element. I've documented the repair and produced a guide on how to clean it, it's available here: Disassembling and cleaning the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR Thank you for sharing your info! Much appreciated!

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