Just to add a comment to this thread....
Today a scrap Sigma 28-200mm D lens was taken apart at work. Shortly after found to be not an economic fix.
However, all was not lost. With a dead filter ring/step ring and some araldite, the front element makes an amazing close up lens!!
.....I guess finding a broken 28-200mm on ebay like an old sigma,Tamron,Paragon,Sirius,Hanimex (Ham-and-eggs),Sunagor,Makinon etc (loads were made), might prove a cheaper option than going for a large size closeup filter?...bearing in mind the front elements are normally atleast around 70mm diameter, so could suit a Cokin P series system.
just an idea, to help save someone some £££
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primarily using Nikon film and digi kit, and some micro 4/3rds gear for experimenting with old lenses
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