Sony SAL28F28 - Wide-angle Lens - 28 mm User manual

SERVICE NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
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Sony EMCS Co.
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
Ver 1.1 2007.01
LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA
2007A0800-1
© 2007.01
Published by Kohda TEC9-852-116-12
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SAL28F28
(2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)

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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
SPECIFICATIONS
• Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused
at infinity.
Equivalent 35mm-format focal length *1(mm)
42
*1The value for equivalent 5mm-format focal length is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
Lens groups elements
5-5
Angle of view 1 *1
75°
Angle of view 2 *1
54°
*2The value of angle of view 1 is based on 5mm-format cameras, and that of angle of view 2 is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras
equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
Minimum focus (m (feet)) *3
0. (1)
*Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Maximum magnification (××
××
×)
0.1
Minimum f-stop
f/22
Filter diameter (mm)
49
Dimensions (maximum diameter ××
××
×height) (mm (in.))
Approx. 65.5 × 42.5 (2 9/16 × 1 11/16)
Mass (g (oz.))
Approx. 185 (6 1/2)
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Chemicals ······································································· 1-1
1-2. Exterior Parts ·································································· 1-1
1-3. Unleaded Solder ····························································· 1-1
1-4. Safety Check-out ···························································· 1-2
1-5. Troubleshooting ····························································· 1-3
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly ··································································· 2-2
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. Exploded Views ······························································ 3-1
3-2. Supplied Accessories ······················································ 3-4
4. ADJUSTMENTS
4-1. Preparations ···································································· 4-1
4-2. Aperture Diameter Check/Adjustment ··························· 4-4
4-3. Projective Resolving Power Check ································4-9
4-4. Flange Back (f’F) Check/Adjustment ··························4-12
4-5. Lens ROM Check ························································· 4-16
4-6. Error Code List ····························································· 4-17

SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
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1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Chemicals
Some chemicals used for servicing are highly volatile.
Their evaporation caused by improper management affects your health and environment, and wastes resources.
Manage the chemicals carefully as follows.
• Store chemicals sealed in a specific place to prevent from exposure to high temperature or direct sunlight.
• Avoid dividing chemicals into excessive numbers of small containers to reduce natural evaporation.
• Keep containers sealed to avoid natural evaporation when chemicals are not in use.
• Avoid using chemicals as much as possible. When using chemicals, divide only required amount to a small plate from the container and
use up it.
1-2. Exterior Parts
Be careful to the following points for exterior parts used in this unit.
• Use a piece of cleaning paper or cleaning cloth for cleaning exterior parts. Avoid using chemicals.
Even if you have to use chemicals to clean heavy dirt, don’t use paint thinner, ketone, nor alcohol.
• Insert the specific screws vertically to the part when installing a exterior part.
Be careful not to tighten screws too much.
1-3. Unleaded Solder
This unit uses unleaded solder.
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.
• Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350 °C approximately.
If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature for a short time.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing
unleaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon.

SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
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1-4. SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and
bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched”or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the
customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 °C during repairing.
•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).
•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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1-5. TROUBLESHOOTING
1-5-1. Aperture Trouble
NG
Check operation of
the preset ring.
Replace the defective part.
Check operation of the
preset ring, and replace
the defective part.
Perform the aperture
diameter adjustment.
(See page 4-7.)
Perform the aperture
diameter check.
(See page 4-4.)
NG
Check operation
of the diaphragm
control block.
OK OK
OK
Function NG F No. NG
Aperture trouble
Replace the defective part.
NG
NGNG
END
OK
Perform the aperture
diameter check.
(See page 4-4.)

SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
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1-5-2. Focus Trouble
Check the operation
again.
Replace the defective part
or apply the grease.
OK
NG
OK
OK
OK
OK
Function NG Position NG
Focus trouble
Replace the defective part
or apply the grease.
Check the coupler.
Check the outer barrel
and focusing ring.
NGNG
NG
NG
NG
END
OK
Check the installation
of the main flexibl unit.
Reinstall the main flexibl unit.
Check the focusing
operation again.
Clean the pattern of the
main flexible unit.
Replace the
main flexible unit.
Check the focusing
operation again.

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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
2. DISASSEMBLY
NOTE FOR REPAIR
• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.
UNIVERSAL WRENCH
In case of the following notches or holes are located in the lens block, etc during disassembling/
assembling the lens, Use the universal wrench.
How to Use
Attach the chip-A or chip-B to the universal wrench.
For the notches: chip-A
For the holes: chip-B
Match the universal wrench to the holes or notches of the lens block, etc.
Universal wrench
J-6082-609-A
Chip-A for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-1
Chip-B for
universal wrench:
J-6082-609-2
Notches
Chip-A
Chip-A
Chip-B
Chip-B
Chip
Chip
Match the universal wrench
to the width of holes or notches.
Universal wrench
Holes
Notches Holes
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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
2-1-1. MIRROR TUBE BLOCK, FOCUS RING AND FRONT LENS HOLDER BLOCK
1G1 Stopper Ring
2Mirror Tube Block
4Front Lens
Holder Block
3Focus Ring
A
HELP03
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
HELP01
HELP02
B
5Fixed Holding Tube
B
A
EXPLODED VIEW
HELP04
Note:
Name ring wrench B (49 mm)
Remove the G1 stopper ring using the
name ring wrench B (49 mm).
Name ring wrench B (49 mm):
J-6082-586-A

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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
2-1-2. REAR LENS HOLDER BLOCK, HELICOID UNIT AND IRIS CONTROL BLOCK
EXPLODED VIEW
5Coupler
7Iris Control
Block
HELP10
9Helcoid
Unit
HELP12
HELP11 HELP09
HELP05
3Rear Light
Interception Tube
4Main Flexible Unit
Lens Mount Block
HELP06
1Lens Mount
Riveting Block
6Rear Lens
Holder Block
2Main
Spring
HELP08
HELP07
APERTURE
DIAMETER
ADJUSTMENT
8Leanear Guide Key

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.
HELP01
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Attach the mirror tube block, and fix it with three screws and washers tentatively.
2. Perform the “4-2-1. Aperture Diameter Check”.
3. After the aperture diameter check is completed, fix the hood unit with three screws applying the adhesive bond (B-10) and washers as
shown in the figure.
HELP
Mirror Tube Block
Apply the adhesive bond(B-10)(3 areas)

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP02
1. Align of “/”of “2.8/28”of the front ornamental plate with range index, and stick the front decoration plate onto the G1 stopper ring.
2. Remove the masking tape of the front decoration plate.
Note: Tolerance: ±2.5°=±1 mm
Masking Tape
Front Decoration Plate
G1 Stopper Ring
Range Index

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP03
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction portions of the focus ring.
2. Attach the focus ring and focus ring holding plate, and then align the edge (∞side) of the focus scale window with the distance index
on the focus scale window. Tighten the three screws as shown in the figure tentatively.
3. Perform the “4-4-2. Flange Back (f’F) Adjustment”.
4. After the flange back adjustment is completed, fix the focus ring with six screws applying the adhesive bond (B-10) as shown in the
figure.
∞
Apply the adhesive bond(B-10)(6 areas)
Focus Tube
Distance Index
Focus Ring Holding Plate
Focus Ring
Apply the anti-diffusion(A-20)
(All circumference)

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP04
Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) (Note)
Note: Use adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article.
Do not use what becomes white after drying like quick-drying glue.
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Apply the adhesive bond ((LOCTITE 460) to the back side of the mount guide mark, and attach it to the outer barrel ring.
2. Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction portions of the outer barrel ring.
3. Attach the outer barrel ring and outer barrel hold plate as shown in the figure. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to portion screwed of
the three screws and tighten them as shown in the figure.
HELP05
1. Attach the main flexible unit to the rear light shield barrel tube with two screws as shown in the figure.
2. Affix the main flexible unit to flexible set tape as shown in the figure.
3. Bend the main flexible unit to inside of rear light shield barrel tube, fix with the flexible set tape in the arrow direction.
Note: When handling the main flexible unit, take care the static electricity.
Apply the adhesive bond(B-40)(3 areas)
Outer Barrel Ring
Apply the anti-diffusion agant(A-20)
(All circumference)
Outer Barrel Hold Plate
Apply the adhesive bond (LOCTITE460)
(Back side)
Rear Light Shield Barrel Tube
Ground Spring
Main Flexible Unit Two Screws
Flexible Set Tape
Rear Light Shield Barrel Tube
Main Flexible Unit

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP06
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Hook the main spring to the hook of rear light shield barrel tube and the hook of preset ring holding plate.
2. Attach the rear light shield barrel tube to the lens mount riveting block, apply the bond (B-40) to the screwed portions of three screws
shown in figure, and tighten screws.
3. Attach the ground spring to the rear light shield barrel tube and fix the main flexible unit with two screws.
Note: Be careful not to tighten screws too strongly.
Confirm that the preset ring holding plate moves smoothly.
Main Spring
Preset Ring
Holding Plate
Lens Mount
Riveting Block
Rear Light Shield Barrel Tube
Apply the adhesive bond(B-40)
Apply the adhesive bond(B-40)
Ground Spring
Main Flexible Unit

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP07
Adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) (Note)
Note: Use adhesive bond (LOCTITE 460) or an equivalent article.
Do not use what becomes white after drying like quick-drying glue.
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
1. Apply the adhesive bond ((LOCTITE 460) to the stopper screw, and attach it to the lens mount reveting block.
2. Apply the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) and grease (G-85) to the instruction portions of the lens mount reveting block.
3. Turn counterclockwise the pin of iris control plate unit to close the iris.
4. Attach the lens mount riveting block, aligning the cut portion of preset ring lever with the pin of iris control plate unit and the coupler
hole with the coupler.
HELP08
Oil (O-20): J-6082-610-A
Apply small amount of oil (O-20) to the instruction portion of the main spring.
Apply the adhesive bond
(LOCTITE460)
Lens Mount Reveting Block
Apply the anti-diffusion agant
(A-20)(All circumference)
Apply the grease(G-85)(3 claws)
Aplly small amount(O-20)(On contact area)
Coupler Hole
Rear Light Shield Barrel Tube
Coupler
Pin of the iris control plate unit

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP09
Grease (G-80): J-6082-625-A
Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A
Apply the grease (G-80) to the gear and the grease (G-85) to the sliding surfaces of the coupler.
HELP10
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Attach the seven iris feather unit to the aperture unit holding ring.
Note: Attach the iris feather unit in fully opening state.
2. Attach the iris control plate unit so that the pin of the iris control plate unit places the mid portion between Aand Bof the aperture
unit holding ring.
3. Attach the pin of iris control plate unit so that it is inserted in the oblong hole near the coupler pivot of helicoid unit.
4. Attach the aperture unit holding spring, and check the operation of the iris feather unit.
Note: When attaching the aperture unit holding spring, insert the portion B first.
5. After the aperture diameter adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the instruction portions of the aperture unit
holding spring
.
Apply the grease(G-85)
(Sliding surfaces) Apply the grease(G-80)(gear)
B
A
AB
Aperture Unit Holding Spring Apply the adhesive bond(B-10)(3 areas)
Portion B
Aperture Unit Holding Ring
Pin of the iris
control plate unit Coupler Bearing
(Three areas in the width of 5 to 10mm)

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
HELP11
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Align the linear guide key installation block of outside barrel with the linear guide key groove of inner barrel (any 2 locations of 3
locations).
2. Apply the bond (B-40) to the screwed portions of 4 screws shown in the figure and tighten the screws in order of 1to 4.
Note: Push the linear guide key to the inner side (in the arrow direction in the figure) and hold it lightly.
Tighten the screws while making the linear guide key and inner barrel in parallel, Rotate the inner helicoid barrel and confirm
that it rotates smoothly.
HELP12
Anti-diffusion agent (A-20): J-6082-611-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
Grease (G-15): J-6082-619-A
1. Apply the grease (G-15) and the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction portions of the inner tube.
Note: Be careful not to get the anti-diffusion agent (A-20) smeared to the portion A.
3
4
1
2
Parallel Parallel
Portion A
Apply the grease(G-15)
(sliding surface)
Apply the grease(G-15)
(sliding surface)
Apply the grease(G-15)
(sliding surface)
Apply the grease(G-15)
(All circumference)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent(A-20)
(All circumference)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent(A-20)
(All circumference)
Apply the anti-diffusion agent(A-20)
(All circumference)
Apply the adhesive
bond(B-40)
Straight Key

HELP
SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
2. Apply the grease (G-15) to the instruction portion of the middle helicoid.
3. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the stopper screw, and tighten it to the outer tube.
4. Apply the grease (G-15) to the instruction portion of the outer tube.
5. Assemble the outer tube, middle helicoid and inner tube, and check the operation of the helicoid (stiffness, smoothness, catching).
6. Set the helicoid level as shown in the figure.
Note: This level is in infinity position.
Apply the grease(G-15)
(All circumference of threads)
Apply the grease(G-15)
(All circumference of threads)
Middle Helicoid
Apply the grease(G-15)
(All circumference of threads)
Apply the adhesive bond(B-40)
Outer tube
Inner Tube
23.9
16.1
Outer Tube Middle Helicoid

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SAL28F28 (2.8/28) (28mm F2.8)
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS
3-1-1. MIRROR TUBE BLOCK, FOCUS RING AND FRONT LENS HOLDER BLOCK
DISASSEMBLY
Ref. No. Part No. Description
1 A-1206-281-A BLOCK, TUBE, MIRROR TUBE
2 2-693-086-01 RING (G1 STOPPER)
3 2-693-099-01 TAPPING SCREW 1.7 M1.7 X4.0
4 2-693-100-01 WASHER
5 2-685-020-01 SCREW (SET SCREW A)
6 2-693-094-01 PLATE (FOCUS RING HOLDING PLATE)
7 2-693-085-01 FOCUS RING
8 2-684-120-01 SCREW M1.6 X 4.0
9 2-691-955-01 OUTER BARREL HOLD PLATE
NOTE:
• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may
have some difference from the original one.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are
seldom required for routine service. Some delay
should be anticipated when ordering these items.
• The mechanical parts with no reference number in
the exploded views are not supplied.
10 2-691-944-01 SHEET (HOLD SHEET)
11 2-691-943-01 HOLD SHEET TAPE
12 2-693-084-01 RING (OUTER BARREL)
13 2-683-692-01 CHIP (MOUNT INDEX)
14 A-1197-687-A UNIT(FOCUS SCALE WINDOW UNIT)
15 2-684-073-01 LENS NO. PLATE
16 2-888-237-01 FRONT DECORATION PLATE
17 2-695-852-01 LABEL, MODEL NAME
Ref. No. Part No. Description
1
2
3
4
3
4
55
6
7
8
8
9
12
13
14
(See Page 3-3.)
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15
16
10
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