DIY DeClicking of old 50mm Nikon Lens

[Ted Ramasola]

One of the more popular still lenses being used for video is the 50mm Nikkor.
Here is a DIY on how I de clicked mine and a simple way to add drag and viscous feel of the aperture afterwards without using messy grease.

Step by step instructions and photos here:
http://www.ramasolaproductions.com/5.html

Hope this helps those who want to do this but don't know how.

 

[Egg Born Son]

Huh, always assumed it was a ball bearing...the sealant tape is genius. Thanks Ted.

 

[Ted Ramasola]

Huh, always assumed it was a ball bearing...the sealant tape is genius. Thanks Ted.

Your welcome. Glad you found it useful.

 

[homestar_kevin]

So helpful! Thank you so much

 

[Ted Ramasola]

So helpful! Thank you so much

Glad you found it useful. Your welcome.

 

[Implicit]

Is this as easy to do on the 50mm 1.8D version?

 

[Will Clegg]

I just declicked a 50mm 1.8 that I bought online for $40. Worked great. Not sure about the D versions though - those are autofocus and I suspect that there is a lot more going on inside (meaning more electronic stuff that you can screw up when poking around).

I am looking forward to declicking the rest of my old nikon set now, so easy! Thanks, Ted.

 

[Ted Ramasola]

I just declicked a 50mm 1.8 that I bought online for $40. Worked great. Not sure about the D versions though - those are autofocus and I suspect that there is a lot more going on inside (meaning more electronic stuff that you can screw up when poking around).

I am looking forward to declicking the rest of my old nikon set now, so easy! Thanks, Ted.

Your welcome Will.

 

[Ted Ramasola]

Is this as easy to do on the 50mm 1.8D version?

I haven't tried it on newer lenses with electronics. There is no reason why you should not take a peek inside as long as you are careful.

 

[Jordan Scott Price]

Thanks, Teddy. This is great!