Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject: Aperture ring - grease after declicking lens |
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CeremonyGod wrote:
Hi guys,
I'm an interested reader of this forum now for quite a long time and I gained a lot of knowledge thanks to all the expertise by the users here. However, on this matter I couldn't find anything that would help me.
The only thread referring to declicked lenses is this one: http://forum.mflenses.com/de-clicking-lenses-for-video-t36646.html
Propellor stated that he used Lithium grease:
Propellor wrote: |
You only need to take out the ball bearing and tiny spring. I used lithium grease (a little bit !!!) to make the aperture ring a little bit stiffer. Remember; the ball bearing gives resistance to the ring. Once removed it moves freely and to easily, that's why the grease. |
However, there are tons of different grease mixes and types out there plus the aperture ring with the ball itself is coated in grease as well. So which grease do you recommend if I just want to apply the new grease without removing the old one that the aperture ring gets stiffer?
Graham Playford - a lens repair technician in Southeast London - showed me a grease he uses for binoculars...but that was almost like a glue
I know by reading the forum that NYE grease is recommended. I checked their website, but there are tons of different types.
Would be great if someone can help me out. Furthermore, if there's a recommendation for the amount I should apply that would be helpful as well . Otherwise I'll play around.
Ah, and one for thing: should I remove the old grease before applying the new one?
Thank you! |