Sony SAL-135F18Z - 135mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Telephoto... User manual

SERVICE NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
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Sony EMCS Co.
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
Ver. 1.4 2007.12
LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA
2007L0800-1
© 2007.12
Published by KohdaTEC9-852-110-12
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
Chinese Model
SAL135F18Z
(Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
• About the Special Driver
• About the Lens Test Projector and Finished Inspection JIG
• About the Screw Filter Frame Assy.
• About the MTF measurement.
Revised-1
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-110-11
with this Manual.

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
SPECIFICATIONS
• This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by using a flash for ADI.
• 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)
202.5
*1The value for equivalent 35mm-format focal length is based on Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
Lens groups elements
8-11
Angle of view 1*2
18°
Angle of view 2*2
12°
*2The value of angle of view 1 is based on 35mm-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
0.72 (2.4)
*3Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
Maximum magnification (××
××
×)
0.25
Minimum f-stop
f/22
Filter diameter (mm)
77
Dimensions (maximum diameter ××
××
×height) (mm (in.))
Approx. 88 ×114.5 (3 1/2 ×4 5/8)
Mass (g (oz.))
Approx. 995 (35 1/8)
Included items
Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
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·························4-13
4-3. Projective Resolving Power Check ······························4-20
4-4. Flange Back (f’F) Check/Adjustment ··························4-23
4-5. Focus-Shift Check/Adjustment (Aperture) ··················4-26
4-6. Torque Ring Play Adjustment ······································4-27
4-7. Lens ROM Check·························································4-28
4-8. Focus Brush Position Check/Adjustment·····················4-30
4-9. Focus Hold Button Check (Focus Hold Button) ··········4-36
4-10. Focus Hold Button Check
(Focus Hold Button Short) ···········································4-38
4-11. Write dSB·····································································4-41

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
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.

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
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 COMPONENTWARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND INTHE 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
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
1-5. MTF Measurement
In case of replacement or disassembling the effective parts against performance, be sure to perform MTF measurement.
Please consult a related headquarters about service information.
Ver. 1.4 2007.12
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.3 are shown in blue.

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
1-5. TROUBLESHOOTING
1-5-1. ApertureTrouble
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 4-16.)
Perform the aperture
diameter check.
(See page 4-13.)
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 4-13.)

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
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 focus 1 cam
ring assy and focus 2
cam ring block.
NGNG
NG
NG
NG
END
OK
Check the installation of
the F-ECD flexible.
Reinstall the F-ECD flexible.
Check pattern
of the F-ECD flexible.
Clean the pattern of the
F-ECD flexible.
Replace the
F-ECD flexible.
Perform the focus brush
position check/adjustment
(See page. 4-30.)
1-5-2. FocusTrouble

2-1
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
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.
UNIVERSALWRENCH
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.
When top of tip does not reach holes or notches because the fixed screw becomes obstructive,
replace the fixed screw to below.
+B 3X5 7-682-546-09
Notches Holes
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
Fixed screw
Fixed screw
Chip
Match the universal wrench
to the width of holes or notches. Universal wrench
Holes

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
Note 1:
Remove the filter screw frame using the filter screw frame removing tool.
Filter screw frame removing tool: J-6082-649-A
Note 2:
When removing or installing the parts of side of lens mount, install the filter screw frame to lens.
If removing or installing the parts of side of lens mount after the filter screw frame is removed, be careful to avoid damaging the 1 lens
block.
Note 3:
Remove the screw (Ref. No. 15 or 61, 2-897-949-01 screw (3ULR-F M1.7x1.6(C3C))) using the special driver.
Special driver: J-6082-654-A
Shape of head

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
2-1-1. OUTER BARREL BLOCK, MOUNT BLOCK AND LIGHT SHIELD RING BLOCK
EXPLODEDVIEW
A
A
HELP01
HELP10
HELP10
HELP07
HELP09
HELP11
HELP02
HELP03
HELP08
HELP05
HELP04
HELP06
HELP12
(See Page 2-4.)
HELP07
8
1Screw Filter Frame
Assy
Function Lever
Preset Ring
!- Rear Ring Assy
9Contact Flexible
Guide
!= PWB Flexible Main
Assy
2Draw Ring Assy
3Focus Ring
!/ Main Spring
Guide
5Contact Flexible
4Ligth Shield Ring Block
6Mount Block
![ Outer Barrel Block
7Coupler Receive
APERTURE
DIAMETER
ADJUSTMENT
FLANGE BACK
ADJUSTMENT
TOUQUE RING PLAY
ADJUSTMENT
•In case the removing of screw filter frame assy :
Before removing the screw filter frame assy, lubricate a small solvent (alcohol) to a gap
between screw filter frame assy and draw ring assy, hereby dissolve the adhesive bond.
Then remove it.
•About the screw filter frame assy :
Be sure avoiding replacement of screw filter frame assy as far as possible. If replacement of
it should be need, you convey the message to your user that changing of the Carl Zeiss
Serial No. is needed, and then you may obtain user’s agreement, and it replace.
Note:

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SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
2-1-2. 1, 2, 3 AND 4 LENS BLOCK
EXPLODEDVIEW
A
A
B
B
C
C
HELP13
HELP15
HELP16
HELP14
HELP18
HELP17
HELP20
11 Lens Block
2Ornamental 2 Sheet
42 Lens Blcok
5Iris Block
PROJECTIVE RESOLVING
POWER CHECK
63 Lens Block
HELP19
74 Lens Block
PROJECTIVE RESOLVING
POWER CHECK
8Scale Focus Sheet
3Zoom Brush
FOCUS BRUSH
POSITION CHECK
In case the installing of 1 lens block :
Install the 1 lens block placed with same position of removing it to the length grove barrel assy.
*When removing the 1 lens block, put the marks of both the 1 lens block and length grove
barrel assy.
Note:

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.
HELP01
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
Filter screw frame removing tool: J-6082-649-A
1. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) in 10mm width to the location shown in figure of draw ring assy.
2. Aligning the inner cut portions at three locations with the guide pins, install the screw filter frame assy with the print of [1.8/135]
placed at the distance scale window side.
HELP
Draw Ring Assy
Apply the adhesive bond (B-10)
(width 10mm)
Apply the adhesive bond (B-10)
(width 10mm)
Screw Filter Frame Assy
Inner Cut Portions
Guide Pin
Guide Pins
Distance Scale Window
Inner Cut Portions

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
3. Push the filter screw frame removing tool to the draw ring assy and rotate it counterclockwise as far as it goes and stops.
HELP02
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Install the draw ring assy.
2. Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the tip of three guide pins and tighten them.
Guide Pins
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-40))
Guide Pins
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-40))
Draw Ring Assy
Filter screw frame removing tool
Ver. 1.4 2007.12
The changed portions from
Ver. 1.3 are shown in blue.

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))
Screw
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-40))
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-40))
Preset Ring
Light Shield Ring Block
HELP03
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Install the focus ring and tighten three screws to fix it.
2. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the heads of screws.
HELP04
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. Install the rear light shiled ring block, apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the screws, and tighten three screws.
Note: Be careful not to drop screws in the lens.
2. Confirm that the preset ring moves smoothly.

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
HELP05
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
Install the contact flexible.Apply the adhesive bond (B-40) to the screwed portions of screws, and tighten two screws to fix the contact
flexible.
Note: Be careful not to drop screws in the lens.
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-40)
Contact Flexible

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
HELP06
Grease (G-35): J-6082-621-A
Adhesive bond (B-40): J-6082-614-A
1. After completing the flange back adjustment, place the golden FB adjustment washer on the side of mount, and overlay the FB
adjustment washers selected in the adjustment, aligning their cut portions. Then, apply the grease (G-35) to the cut portion of washer
on the top.
2. After inserting the shaft of coupler in the cut portion of FB adjustment washer, install it to the lens.
Note: • Place the golden FB adjustment washer on the side of mount.
• Be careful not drop the coupler.
FB Adjustment Washer
Cut Portions
FB Adjustment Washer (Gold)
Apply the grease (G-35)
FB Adjustment Washer
Coupler
FB Adjustment Washer (Gold)

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
3. Align four holes of FB adjustment washers with holes for screws.
4. While inserting the head of coupler in the holes for coupler installation, install the mount block to the lens. Apply the adhesive bond
(B-40) to the screwed portions of screws. Then, tighten four screws to fix the mount block.
Note: • Before installing the mount block, confirm that the white coupler receive is inserted in the hole for coupler installation.
• After tightening the screws, confirm that the coupler rotates when the focus ring is rotated.
Mount Block
Coupler
Coupler Receive
Holes for coupler installation
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond
(B-40))
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond
(B-40))

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
Contact Flexible Guide
Screw
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))
Screw
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))
HELP07
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Install the contact flexible guide and tighten two screws to fix it.
2. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the heads of screws.
3. Install the writing flexible of contact block to the contact board guide with two screws.
4. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the heads of screws.
Install the writing flexible
Contact Flexible Guide
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
HELP08
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Hook the one end of main spring to the lever of preset ring and the other end to lever of main spring guide.
2. Fix the main spring guide with two screws.
Note: When installing the main spring guide, place the main spring in the inner side of cut and elected portion.
3. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the heads of screws.
4. Confirm that the preset ring moves smoothly.
Main Spring
Preset Ring
Main Spring Guide
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))

HELP
SAL135F18Z (Sonnar 1.8/135 ZA) (Sonnar T*135mm F1.8 ZA)
HELP09
In case that the function lever does not remove to the rear ring assy (No need of aperture diameter adjustment)
Adhesive bond (B-10): J-6082-612-A
1. Rotate counterclockwise the iris control lever of iris block inside the lens with tweezers so that the opening of iris becomes minimam.
2. Through the contact flexible between the rear ring assy and preset ring.
3. Combine the groove at the tip of function lever to the pin of iris block.
4. Install so that align the index pin of focus hold barrel block to the index hole of the rear ring assy.
Note: After installing, confirm that the index pin is securely inserted in the index hole.
5. Fix the rear ring assy with four screws, tightening screws in orders shown in figure.
Note: After installing the function lever, confirm that the iris opens and closes when the lever of preset ring is turned.
6. Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the heads of four screws.
Note: Apply the adhesive bond to the outer diameter side of head of screws and be careful for the bond not to flow in the groove
for preset ring.
1
3
4
2Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))
Screws
(Apply the adhesive bond (B-10))
Index pin
Index hole
Rear Ring Assy
Iris Control Lever
Iris becomes minimam
Rear Ring Assy