Konica Zoom-HEXANON AR 35~70mm/3.5

Without discipline, bid I another standard zoom lens in Yahoo Auction and the fact that no other competitor existed led me to obtain additional one at 1 yen, meaning getting the item for sipping fee only. Store in Yahoo Auction often sells some item at 1 yen for the sake of dealing strategy and some bidder might catch a chance if no other applicant exits. The harvest this time is Konica Zoom-HEXANON AR 35~70mm F3.5 with no mechanical damage, no trace of wear and no other defect except mold breeding inside. It is true that a Zoom lens is convenient to be carried with a photographer because of adjustable shooting angle, no need to endure the weight of several fixed focus length lenses. On the other hand, the weight of zoom lens can not be ignore some time. The lighter the lens weight is, the more opportunity to be brought out as a matter of fact. Consequently, zoom lens like this time often thrown away unused just damaged by mould attack inside. Though such a defect could be repaired by cleaning as before, specific tools, technology and know-how are required to do that. Even a layman can be an expert if several experiences should overcome. This hobby work is exactly fit with me, a retired engineer who has enough free time. The least payment with the greatest contentment is my life style. Clogged mould colony were on the glass surfaces shown in the figure. Piston & Cylinder like movement of zooming module invites many mold spores in action and the same in iris portion. As an experimental attempt, I ordered 62 mm metal lens hood in the morning today and I got it this evening without shipping fee, how come? Incredibly quick commercial distribution organization should be established already these days! Maintained, cleaned and finished one squeezed to be used ASAP, so went I for shooting with this new one today to an old farmer's house. Performance of this zoom lens is the second to none!