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Is there life after aperture block failure?

Started Sep 4, 2019 | Questions thread
PvH Regular Member • Posts: 465
Re: Is there life after aperture block failure?

zmem wrote:

Does anyone have an update of using the 55 - 300 WR PLM lens as a solution. It operates on a different principal. If someone mentioned it i missed it.

The 55-300 PLM has electronic aperture and focus control (KAF4).

Does not use the solenoid in the camera.

Cameras with solenoid failure (K30/50/70) still work fine with the 55-300 PLM.

My K-70's solenoid failed after 1300 shots, 2.5 years old.

Repaired under the 5 year warranty that came with the camera.

Working fine again.

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