The traditional first response to a new member goes something like this:
Dear Indecent Exposure: SO sorry to hear the sad news about your fine Pentax lens. It is ruined forever and cannot be repaired.
I guess our loved ones all take their final path eventually. We all, as PF members understand your grief and support you.
In fact, why don't you just send your lens over to me and I will see that it retires in a gracious, pleasant and happy repose.
Of course we wouldn't do that to you.
Here's the
LINK to the Repairs section, where you can read about Ralph, Eric and others we recommend from personal experience (we have no money interest in these reviews).
To use Eric, you send him an email describing your problem. He will reply, usually "Send it on."
When he gets your lens he will evaluate the problem, email you a quotation to repair it and ask for a payment in advance by PayPal. If you want the repair, you pay. If you don't want the repair,you don't pay - and he SENDS THE LENS BACK TO YOU AT NO CHARGE. How's that for a deal?
Cleaning a lens usually doesn't take long.
Click the link in the prior reply and read his website. He's a straght shooter.
Originally posted by Indecent Exposure Wow!,
Got to love you all for such an honest response
Having intentions of looking in to this post a few days later and having just looked at it before going to bed.
My sincere thanks to all of you.
So if I understand correctly this lens has a chance of possible repair?
It would be most appreciated for this lens just started showing signs of oil and the development is in its early stages.
My hands at 50 plus years old can not handle a repair in any way.
If someone could expand the Eric repair option it would be so much appreciated.
Hugs to all of you and thank you for your very kind and honest replies.