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Angenieux zoom

Discussion in 'Adapted Lenses' started by Bruinista, Jul 30, 2012.

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  1. Bruinista

    Bruinista Mu-43 Rookie

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    May 18, 2012
    I recently acquired an old Angenieux 17-68mm f2.2 c-mount zoom, probably from the 50-60s.
    Love the look and feel of these old lenses. It's a nice clean copy. Focus and aperture ring work perfectly.

    But the zoom ring doesn't turn. It's missing the zoom lever that I've seen on other copies.
    So basically, I have two questions I'm hoping someone could help me with.

    1) Is the lever necessary for the operation of the zoom ring and is that why mine is stuck.
    2) if not, can anyone recommend a place for repair.
     
    Bruinista, Jul 30, 2012
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  2. lenshoarder

    lenshoarder Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,316
    Nov 7, 2010
    You mean the screw looking thing that sticks out of the zoom ring? You still be able to turn the zoom ring without it. It only lets you zoom very quickly. Many video lenses have the same thing.
     
    lenshoarder, Jul 30, 2012
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  3. Bruinista

    Bruinista Mu-43 Rookie

    12
    May 18, 2012
    thanks. That's what I thought.

    Brought the lens in to the local camera repair shop. Hopefully they can figure out a way to free that zoom ring.
     
    Bruinista, Jul 30, 2012
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  4. lenshoarder

    lenshoarder Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,316
    Nov 7, 2010
    Most likely the grease has dried out. I probably just needs a CLA.
     
    lenshoarder, Jul 30, 2012
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  5. LegacyLens

    LegacyLens Mu-43 Regular

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    Apr 25, 2012
    Yeah I have heard they used to use whale oil in cams and lenses from that time but I'm not 100% on that but I do know that whale oil hardens like brick when dried
     
    LegacyLens, Jul 30, 2012
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  6. Brodie337

    Brodie337 Mu-43 Regular

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    Jun 1, 2012
    Do you have any pics from it? I loooove the idea of having something that aperture and length.
     
    Brodie337, Jul 31, 2012
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  7. edz

    edz New to Mu-43

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    Jun 5, 2011
    UK
    The zoom lever is just meant to make it easier to change the zoom smoothly.
     
    edz, Jul 31, 2012
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  8. Bruinista

    Bruinista Mu-43 Rookie

    12
    May 18, 2012
    Quick update.

    Just got lens back after having it serviced. Everything now smooth and fully operational. Have not had chance to shoot much with it but from some initial shots, seems to vignette pretty prominently at all focal lengths from 17 to 68mm even when shooting in 6x6 square format. I'll post some shots after I get a chance to play with it some more.
     
    Bruinista, Aug 24, 2012
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