johne
Well-known
:bang: My Russian Biogon 85mm f2 [Jupiter9?] has always been a bit sticky to focus. I guess the yak fat has solidified evenmore. At least, the focus seems to have gone. It now slips. Any suggestions on whom to send for repair? Oleg? Fedka? Essex?, please advise PM here or jerobe00@peoplepc.com
Johne
Love the lens!
Johne
Love the lens!
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varjag
Guest
Sonnar, not Biogon 
Oleg and Fedka should be ceratinly able to service them. If it's a Kiev version, you can find instructions on re-lubing at Kiev Survival Site. Following those, I've done it with my lens and it wasn't too hard.
Oleg and Fedka should be ceratinly able to service them. If it's a Kiev version, you can find instructions on re-lubing at Kiev Survival Site. Following those, I've done it with my lens and it wasn't too hard.
johne
Well-known
Varjag:
Thanks for the info on name. I stand corrected. Appreciate your input. I have dealt with Oleg before and have absolute confidence in his ability; however, postage might be a factor here.
Thanks again, however, not a Kiev and I am a klutz at repairs.
Johne
Thanks for the info on name. I stand corrected. Appreciate your input. I have dealt with Oleg before and have absolute confidence in his ability; however, postage might be a factor here.
Thanks again, however, not a Kiev and I am a klutz at repairs.
Johne
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dazedgonebye
Veteran
Fedka did a nice job on my Fed-2s. Good turn around time and located in NY.
johne
Well-known
I have e-mailed Fedka. Thanks.
Johne
and Oleg also
and Essex
Johne
and Oleg also
and Essex
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johne
Well-known
FYI
Fedka and Oleg still possibilities. Asking for particulars now.
Johne
Fedka and Oleg still possibilities. Asking for particulars now.
Johne
johne
Well-known
Lens went to Fedka on 23Dec06 and returned 2Feb07. Looks good; feels good. Running a roll through now. Yuri is a pleasure to do business with. My compliments.
Johne
Johne
dll927
Well-known
I haven't had him do any repair work, but I will second the idea that Yuri is great to deal with. I bought Kiev 4a (meterless version) from him some time ago. In the process of completing the sale, he e-mailed me and said that the lens on the camera had "slight cleaning marks", so he was throwing in a (I can't read Russian and at the moment I forget the English name) -103. The camera soon arrived with BOTH lenses. I can't complain about that.
About that name: If those Russkis would write so the rest of us could read it, I'd have the name - is it Zenith? Anyway, it's (Brand)-103.
I also have a Zorki-3 that I bought through evil-bay, and it came with an instruction book. But I can't read it -- guess why?
About that name: If those Russkis would write so the rest of us could read it, I'd have the name - is it Zenith? Anyway, it's (Brand)-103.
I also have a Zorki-3 that I bought through evil-bay, and it came with an instruction book. But I can't read it -- guess why?
brachal
Refrigerated User
dll927 said:
Helios-103. It's a great lens. I prefer it to the Jupiter-8m.