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kelvinor · 02-07-2012, 07:31 AM

Dear All:

I just got the used pentax DA35mm F2.4 with 193USD from the local HK pentax user.
It was my fault that i didn't get careful examination at MTR station where we trade.
After back to home , it is found that there is sticky dirty on the plastic of len but it does not affect the image of photo.
I made phone call to the original owner and he said he didn't know what happen and it had been covered by UV filter long time.
He was obviously telling lie.
Do anyone know what happen to the lens ?
there are problem linking photo to the forum, please go to below for viewing the photo

http://www.potuker.com/photoview.php?id=3f85d7f3a3f50394bd5f11b2c4a13a85

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Last edited by kelvinor; 02-07-2012 at 07:55 AM.

gabro822 · 02-07-2012, 07:48 AM

Add a pic to show us!

JFN · 02-07-2012, 07:55 AM

Smoker?

gp1806 · 02-07-2012, 08:05 AM

Try a cotton bud moist (not dripping wet) with alcohol to clean it.

kelvinor · 02-07-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by gp1806

Try a cotton bud moist (not dripping wet) with alcohol to clean it.

have tried but difficult to get rid of all

Docrwm · 02-07-2012, 08:09 AM

The photo keeps hanging my computer up. Try loading it directly from your computer to the Forum via the "Go Advanced" and then "Manage Attachments" buttons.

philippe · 02-07-2012, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

Try WD-40 but be careful not to use to much, it's better to rub twice with a little bit of that product than wanting to clean all at once. Do not touch the lens with WD-40, you never know.
If, after that WD-40 treatment, the plastic seems somewhat 'dry', then rub it with some Ballistol (German gun oil), it will look nice again and this product conserves synthetic materials too.
Alcohol is not that wise because the lens elements are cemented wit a product that might solve in alcohol.

theunartist · 02-07-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by philippe

Try WD-40 but be careful not to use to much, it's better to rub twice with a little bit of that product than wanting to clean all at once. Do not touch the lens with WD-40, you never know.
If, after that WD-40 treatment, the plastic seems somewhat 'dry', then rub it with some Ballistol (German gun oil), it will look nice again and this product conserves synthetic materials too.
Alcohol is not that wise because the lens elements are cemented wit a product that might solve in alcohol.

Yes! This will dissolve adhesive but use carefully and with caution...

Docrwm · 02-07-2012, 01:30 PM

I could be wrong but, now that the picture loads, it looks as if a plate is missing from the lens. That would explain the sticky substance uniformly around the circumference of the front of the lens.

excanonfd · 02-07-2012, 01:32 PM

Take a sturdy lint-free cloth, wet it with naptha (lighter fluid) and gently scrub the rubber part of the lens grip. Another solvent that is more environmentally friendly is citrus based solvents, these are excellent degreasers good for removing sticky price tag residue. Again, wet the cloth enough to feel damp but not enough to drip.

kelvinor · 02-10-2012, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I could be wrong but, now that the picture loads, it looks as if a plate is missing from the lens. That would explain the sticky substance uniformly around the circumference of the front of the lens.

but why don't you have this sticky dirty? how long have you used this your DA35mm?

The Jannie · 02-12-2012, 06:49 AM

Docrwm is onto it. The stickydirty is double-sided adhesive used to hold a (now missing) plate in place. It may be possible to source a replacement plate from Pentax to bring it back to its original appearance. The seller is a chancer!

BFN
David

DaveHolmes · 02-13-2012, 03:19 PM

It's an adhesive (glue) and you have a ring/spacer/plate/something missing...
You got stung...

wlachan · 02-13-2012, 04:15 PM

Looks like the seller was trying to disassemble the lens and destroyed the tape on ring. Maybe you can try to contact Pentax Japan directly for a replacement part which should be very cheap since the HK distributor will just rip you off.

kelvinor · 02-16-2012, 05:09 AM

yes , you are right. I am not familiar with lens construction . Now i got stung.

02-07-2012, 07:31 AM	#1
kelvinor New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14	second hand DA35mm-F2.4 sticky dirty Dear All: I just got the used pentax DA35mm F2.4 with 193USD from the local HK pentax user. It was my fault that i didn't get careful examination at MTR station where we trade. After back to home , it is found that there is sticky dirty on the plastic of len but it does not affect the image of photo. I made phone call to the original owner and he said he didn't know what happen and it had been covered by UV filter long time. He was obviously telling lie. Do anyone know what happen to the lens ? there are problem linking photo to the forum, please go to below for viewing the photo http://www.potuker.com/photoview.php?id=3f85d7f3a3f50394bd5f11b2c4a13a85 \r\n\r\n\r\n Last edited by kelvinor; 02-07-2012 at 07:55 AM.

02-07-2012, 01:30 PM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	I could be wrong but, now that the picture loads, it looks as if a plate is missing from the lens. That would explain the sticky substance uniformly around the circumference of the front of the lens. Last edited by Docrwm; 05-06-2013 at 08:12 PM.

02-13-2012, 04:15 PM	#14
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Looks like the seller was trying to disassemble the lens and destroyed the tape on ring. Maybe you can try to contact Pentax Japan directly for a replacement part which should be very cheap since the HK distributor will just rip you off. Last edited by wlachan; 02-13-2012 at 04:24 PM.

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theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542	Originally posted by philippe Try WD-40 but be careful not to use to much, it's better to rub twice with a little bit of that product than wanting to clean all at once. Do not touch the lens with WD-40, you never know. If, after that WD-40 treatment, the plastic seems somewhat 'dry', then rub it with some Ballistol (German gun oil), it will look nice again and this product conserves synthetic materials too. Alcohol is not that wise because the lens elements are cemented wit a product that might solve in alcohol. Yes! This will dissolve adhesive but use carefully and with caution...

02-07-2012, 01:32 PM	#10
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421	Take a sturdy lint-free cloth, wet it with naptha (lighter fluid) and gently scrub the rubber part of the lens grip. Another solvent that is more environmentally friendly is citrus based solvents, these are excellent degreasers good for removing sticky price tag residue. Again, wet the cloth enough to feel damp but not enough to drip.

02-10-2012, 10:19 AM	#11
kelvinor New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm I could be wrong but, now that the picture loads, it looks as if a plate is missing from the lens. That would explain the sticky substance uniformly around the circumference of the front of the lens. but why don't you have this sticky dirty? how long have you used this your DA35mm?

02-12-2012, 06:49 AM	#12
The Jannie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Yorkshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 221	Docrwm is onto it. The stickydirty is double-sided adhesive used to hold a (now missing) plate in place. It may be possible to source a replacement plate from Pentax to bring it back to its original appearance. The seller is a chancer! BFN David

02-13-2012, 03:19 PM	#13
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	It's an adhesive (glue) and you have a ring/spacer/plate/something missing... You got stung...

02-16-2012, 05:09 AM	#15
kelvinor New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 14 Original Poster	yes , you are right. I am not familiar with lens construction . Now i got stung.

second hand DA35mm-F2.4 sticky dirty

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