Pentax FA* 600mm lens Repair

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1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 03/05/2025 - 13:13 Link

Anyone recommend anyone who can repair a Pentax FA* 600m lens, as mine the rear Aperture housing has become lose.
Any help advice much apricated.

Regards, Tom

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JohnX JohnX

2469 posts
17 years
South London

Posted 03/05/2025 - 14:46 Link

Try the official Pentax repairers first - John Pye

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 03/05/2025 - 15:03 Link

Cheers John.

JohnX JohnX

2469 posts
17 years
South London

Posted 04/05/2025 - 09:00 Link

There's also Asahi Photo, Brent Street, NW4 4DJ, who specialise in older Pentax camera repairs. Not sure what they're like with lenses but worth asking them.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 04/05/2025 - 09:13 Link

Thanks again John, will ring them also.

JohnX JohnX

2469 posts
17 years
South London

Posted 05/05/2025 - 09:21 Link

And, of course, our friends at SRS, who might be able to recommend a repairer.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 05/05/2025 - 10:58 Link

Hi John, tried SRS and I'm afraid just not interested.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 05/05/2025 - 14:27 Link

Emailed by John Pye & Sons and unable to repair even if the parts were available.

Plus Member SSF1957 SSF1957

252 posts
7 years
Derbyshire

Posted 05/05/2025 - 15:48 Link

I have used 1st Aid Repairs for both Penatx Bodies and lens repairs in the past - worth a try
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://1staid...

Stephen

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tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 05/05/2025 - 15:52 Link

Cheers Stephen I will try them.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 06/05/2025 - 09:26 Link

Emailed by Asahi Photo Ltd unable to repair.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 06/05/2025 - 16:00 Link

Emailed by 1st Aid Repairs and unable to assist with this fault.

richandfleur richandfleur

2097 posts
13 years
North Island - New Zealand

Posted 08/05/2025 - 16:04 Link

There’s a story of something similar in New Zealand that included 3D printing a small broken component because official parts were just not available.

tomkeet tomkeet

1082 posts
17 years
County Durham,
England

Posted 08/05/2025 - 16:27 Link

Cheers Richard, seen a few bits and bobs on the internet.