Lens Mount FA* 1:4 600mm IF ED

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 05:28 AM

My Pentax-FA* 1:4 600mm IF ED has movement on the Lens mount no matter which K20D body of mine I use, my other lenses are a good tight fit regardless of the body.
I have tried to obtain a lens mount from a few UK Pentax dealers to who say no spares available.
Is there a anyone who could supply KAF lens mount for my FA* 600mm?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

bassek · 10-28-2011, 06:13 AM

I assume the lens has not been machined by someone?
Is it front-back or turnng movement?

Seb.

Adam · 10-28-2011, 06:59 AM

Have you tried tightening the screws on the back?

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-28-2011, 08:06 AM

Are you sure this is just that one lens, or is it really all lenses.

Many Manyu lenses have some back and forth (rotational) movement with respect to the lens locking pin. In fact, I do not know of any of my lenses that do not.

Some will be worse than others, and the problem may be exagerated to some extent by wear, or tolorances of the lens mount and camera mount.

Before getting too bent out of shape you should see if this is an issue or not with respect to the use of the lens.

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by bassek

I assume the lens has not been machined by someone?
Is it front-back or turnng movement?
Seb.

Hi Seb, To my Knowledge the lens has not being machined and it's a turning movement.

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Have you tried tightening the screws on the back?

Hi Adam, The screws are tight.

farfisa · 10-28-2011, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by tomkeet

Hi Seb, To my Knowledge the lens has not being machined and it's a turning movement.

Is the locking pin properly engaged?

excanonfd · 10-28-2011, 09:54 AM

I guess the next question is, have you inspected the mount to check for wear? If you think another mount would help, the Marketplace is awash with KAF lens mount. Buy an FA 28-80 or something similar and switch the mounts.

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Are you sure this is just that one lens, or is it really all lenses.
Many Manyu lenses have some back and forth (rotational) movement with respect to the lens locking pin. In fact, I do not know of any of my lenses that do not.
Some will be worse than others, and the problem may be exagerated to some extent by wear, or tolorances of the lens mount and camera mount.
Before getting too bent out of shape you should see if this is an issue or not with respect to the use of the lens.

Hi Lowell, The FA* 600mm is the oldest lens I own and the only one with more movement than the rest of my DA lenses so I suspect it's down to wear "back and forth rotational" from the lens mount.
If I could find a replacementt I would replace the old mount and hopefully cure the problem.

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by farfisa

Is the locking pin properly engaged?

Yes, the locking pin is engaged properly.

Cambo · 10-28-2011, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by tomkeet

Hi Lowell, The FA* 600mm is the oldest lens I own and the only one with more movement than the rest of my DA lenses so I suspect it's down to wear "back and forth rotational" from the lens mount.
If I could find a replacementt I would replace the old mount and hopefully cure the problem.

and yeah it tightened things right up. Surprised nobody will sell you the parts - I guess they want you to pay the $300.00+ service charge for installing it.

Good luck.

Cheers,
Cameron

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by excanonfd

I guess the next question is, have you inspected the mount to check for wear? If you think another mount would help, the Marketplace is awash with KAF lens mount. Buy an FA 28-80 or something similar and switch the mounts.

That was my next line of attack if I could not find a supplier of a new one.

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-28-2011, 10:39 AM

but the question remains, does it impact the functioning of the lens, or taking photos?

If there is no functional issue, I would simply leav it alone

**tomkeet** · 10-28-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

but the question remains, does it impact the functioning of the lens, or taking photos?

If there is no functional issue, I would simply leav it alone

Hi Lowell, Very good question indeed and maybe the only way I can answer is to try a new tighter lens mount.

**Lowell Goudge** · 10-28-2011, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by tomkeet

Hi Lowell, Very good question indeed and maybe the only way I can answer is to try a new tighter lens mount.

We seem to be going in circles here so forgive me for a dumb question but, is there anything wrong with the operation of the lens right now?

to me it sounds like you don't know, or have not had an issue other than a little play in the mount.

If it is not impacting the pictures now, what is the issue.

10-28-2011, 05:28 AM	#1
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32	*Lens Mount FA 1:4 600mm IF ED** My Pentax-FA* 1:4 600mm IF ED has movement on the Lens mount no matter which K20D body of mine I use, my other lenses are a good tight fit regardless of the body. I have tried to obtain a lens mount from a few UK Pentax dealers to who say no spares available. Is there a anyone who could supply KAF lens mount for my FA* 600mm? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

10-28-2011, 10:28 AM	#11
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	I had one of mine replaced... Originally posted by tomkeet Hi Lowell, The FA* 600mm is the oldest lens I own and the only one with more movement than the rest of my DA lenses so I suspect it's down to wear "back and forth rotational" from the lens mount. If I could find a replacementt I would replace the old mount and hopefully cure the problem. and yeah it tightened things right up. Surprised nobody will sell you the parts - I guess they want you to pay the $300.00+ service charge for installing it. Good luck. Cheers, Cameron

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bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	I assume the lens has not been machined by someone? Is it front-back or turnng movement? Seb.

10-28-2011, 06:59 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Have you tried tightening the screws on the back?

10-28-2011, 08:06 AM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Are you sure this is just that one lens, or is it really all lenses. Many Manyu lenses have some back and forth (rotational) movement with respect to the lens locking pin. In fact, I do not know of any of my lenses that do not. Some will be worse than others, and the problem may be exagerated to some extent by wear, or tolorances of the lens mount and camera mount. Before getting too bent out of shape you should see if this is an issue or not with respect to the use of the lens.

10-28-2011, 09:34 AM	#5
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by bassek I assume the lens has not been machined by someone? Is it front-back or turnng movement? Seb. Hi Seb, To my Knowledge the lens has not being machined and it's a turning movement.

10-28-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Have you tried tightening the screws on the back? Hi Adam, The screws are tight.

10-28-2011, 09:40 AM	#7
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by tomkeet Hi Seb, To my Knowledge the lens has not being machined and it's a turning movement. Is the locking pin properly engaged?

10-28-2011, 09:54 AM	#8
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421	I guess the next question is, have you inspected the mount to check for wear? If you think another mount would help, the Marketplace is awash with KAF lens mount. Buy an FA 28-80 or something similar and switch the mounts.

10-28-2011, 10:23 AM	#9
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Are you sure this is just that one lens, or is it really all lenses. Many Manyu lenses have some back and forth (rotational) movement with respect to the lens locking pin. In fact, I do not know of any of my lenses that do not. Some will be worse than others, and the problem may be exagerated to some extent by wear, or tolorances of the lens mount and camera mount. Before getting too bent out of shape you should see if this is an issue or not with respect to the use of the lens. Hi Lowell, The FA* 600mm is the oldest lens I own and the only one with more movement than the rest of my DA lenses so I suspect it's down to wear "back and forth rotational" from the lens mount. If I could find a replacementt I would replace the old mount and hopefully cure the problem.

10-28-2011, 10:26 AM	#10
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by farfisa Is the locking pin properly engaged? Yes, the locking pin is engaged properly.

10-28-2011, 10:30 AM	#12
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by excanonfd I guess the next question is, have you inspected the mount to check for wear? If you think another mount would help, the Marketplace is awash with KAF lens mount. Buy an FA 28-80 or something similar and switch the mounts. That was my next line of attack if I could not find a supplier of a new one.

10-28-2011, 10:39 AM	#13
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	but the question remains, does it impact the functioning of the lens, or taking photos? If there is no functional issue, I would simply leav it alone

10-28-2011, 10:44 AM	#14
tomkeet Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Photos: Gallery Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge but the question remains, does it impact the functioning of the lens, or taking photos? If there is no functional issue, I would simply leav it alone Hi Lowell, Very good question indeed and maybe the only way I can answer is to try a new tighter lens mount.

10-28-2011, 10:47 AM	#15
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by tomkeet Hi Lowell, Very good question indeed and maybe the only way I can answer is to try a new tighter lens mount. We seem to be going in circles here so forgive me for a dumb question but, is there anything wrong with the operation of the lens right now? to me it sounds like you don't know, or have not had an issue other than a little play in the mount. If it is not impacting the pictures now, what is the issue.