Re: 35-70 f/2.8D

I solved the issue. It turned out to be a really loose screw that was
preventing the lens to zoom through the entire range. I took off the
front assembly by removing the focus ring rubber band and removed the
screws underneath it (parts 1K115-819 on the parts diagram). The
assembly (part 18535-167) can be removed by unscrewing it from the
housing. I then removed the 3 screws (A2-17040FA) inside holding the
next piece (the second piece from the right in the diagram) and
unscrewed it from the housing. That is when I heard the screw come
completely out. I think it was screw 1K123-134, but I can't remember
for sure. I then replaced the screw and reassembled the lens. It was
a little difficult to thread the housings together because there are
multiple starting threads, but eventually I got them . I didn't
require any special tools and didn't have to disassemble the very
front-most lens assembly shown in the upper left of the parts diagram.
Marc

--- In NikonRepair%40yahoogroups.com">NikonRepairyahoogroups.com, Marc Desjardine <mdesjardine...>
wrote:
&gt;
> Hi,
> Thanks for the suggestion. I found a parts list from the Foto
Geeks
(http://www.thefotogeeks.com/diagrams/nikon_lenses/AF35-70mm2.8D.PDF),
could you give me a few hints on how to remove the front element from
the helix?
&gt;
>
Marc
>;
> ----- Original Message -----
&gt; From: louis <louisx...>
> Date: Friday, March 7, 2008 10:45
&gt; Subject: RE: [NikonRepair] 35-70 f/2.8D
&gt; To: NikonRepair%40yahoogroups.com">NikonRepairyahoogroups.com
>
> > Hi
> >
> >
> >
> > This is a classic.
> >
> > The lens is either bent or if it's moving smoothly, it was most
> > likely taken
&gt; > apart and not put back properly.
> >
> > When the front barrel is removed from the helix, it could be
> > replaced as
> > many ways as there are threads (quite a few).
&gt; >
> > The front of the lens has to be removed and via trial and error
&gt; > recalibrated.
> >
> > Unfortunately I did it so long ago and I don't have specifics,
> > but it is not
> > difficult - you just need a good screwdriver..
> >
> >
> >
> > LOU
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > LOU
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
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> > Behalf Of mdesjardine_canada
> > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 8:36 AM
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> > Subject: [NikonRepair] 35-70 f/2.8D
&gt; >
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > I just bought a 35-70 f/2.8D lens which has a problem with zooming
> > past 58mm. It zooms from 35-58mm without problem and the focus seems
&gt; > fine, but it stops fairly solidly when it hits 58mm.
> >
> > Does anyone have an idea of what might be wrong? What are the chances
> > that I can fix this lens myself?
> >
> > Marc
>; >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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