m42 lens cla?

[zenrhino]

Do any of y'all know where I can send an M42 (mamiya/sekor rather than a pentax SMC) lens for a CLA? It's a great 50mm f2, but the focus turn is getting very stiff in its old age.

thanks!

 

[Ole]

I suggest you read a bit on another forum

http://nelsonfoto.com/v/index.php

That's a good place to find a compulsive repairer of strange old lenses.

 

[Markok765]

My focus turn on my 55mm F1.8 super takumar is getting looser.
Why?

 

[Nick Zentena]

Mamiya M42 aren't strange. Older but not strange. Must be somebody local that can do a lube job.

 

[John Koehrer]

Carol flutot or Paul Ebel!!!!!

 

[Shutterbug]

They're not local to you, but they did a great job on one of my Zuiko zooms, and they're price is right too:

www.walterscamerarepairs.com

 

[zenrhino]

I should have thought of Carol or Walter's before even posting. I know both of them have great reputations for camera repair. Thanks for reminding me!

The Twin Cities lost its only real camera repair/tuning shop -- Custom Camera -- about a year ago and we're all still waiting for someone to fill the market void.