i almost gave up on this lens until i figured this out. tell me, have you ever havd to hack your camera gear to have it function as suppose to
@IvansRevenge4 жыл бұрын
i have the same problem with my Vivitar 28mm F2 FD mount lens. I emailed the seller as the description stated that it was fully functional but either the auto lever or the blades are stuck. Haven't heard back. Do you have any suggestions on how to clean them or fix it? Thank you!
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that. Have you tried what I did in the video. If you have and it didn’t workout, maybe you should try to dissemble the lens but doing that with much care. www.pentaxforums.com/forums/114-maintenance-repair-articles/391582-kiron-vivitar-28mm-f2-24mm-f2-sticky-iris-fix.html I found this link for you. Maybe it could be of help
@baselineiggy3 жыл бұрын
What did you press down?? I couldn’t see
@johnelstad10 ай бұрын
I hadn't used one of my favorite lenses for over a year because I thought the aperture was stuck. When I checked the lock and it "magically" started working again I just sat there stunned and in disbelief that it was so simple. Thank you so much!
@junema99244 жыл бұрын
OMG I thought I was losing my mind trying to figure out why this lens wasn't doing anything and I am so happy the fix was this easy. Thank you so much!
@rakautzphoto69014 жыл бұрын
This is not a fix. This lens is operating normally. FD lenses are supposed to rest stationary at f5.6. Mounting the lens engages a release which allows the lens iris to open/close. This release can be done without mounting the lens by pressing in the button and shifting the mount. Because of the number of lenses now being used on mirrorless bodies, people have been playing around with the releases on these lenses. I suggest googling the proper operation of FD and Breechlock lenses so that you will know how to diagnose aperture behavior in Canon lenses. If you manipulate the mount improperly it will break the linkage.
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
This video is meant to help people who assumes the lens is broken when the breech lock is not in its resting position. It’s demonstrated how what would have had them render the lens unusable could be solved. For them it is a quick fix to what would have being a problem Or a quick info on the fd lens if that would be more appropriate to you
@rakautzphoto69014 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 My comment is appropriate.
@slavatimoshenko3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It's wrong to call it "fix" when it's no more than a "hack" how to check blades operation on unmounted lens. The real FIX takes much more time, tools and efforts. This video must me renamed.
@jeronhagler69573 жыл бұрын
So even when it doesn't look like it's working, it is?
@Stan_o73 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020This "quick hack " is a solution looking for a problem dude.
@erripis10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just bought a Urth FD to E-mount and couldn't make the aperture to work (it was stuck at 1.8), after understanding the mechanism logic from your video I saw that I hadn't mounted the lens correctly, and now it works. The urth adapter has a bypass ring that controlls the apperture (it doesn't go all the way to 16 for some reason but it's fine at around 8 or so). Great video :)
@WillCarterTech4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! this exactly described how to fix my vintage lens that i just got online. I was worried they had ripped me off for a sec. lol so glad that it's just the way they built the mount. I'm new to this
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! That was funny
@WillCarterTech4 жыл бұрын
I feel like you saved my butt. 🤣 you deserve a sub for that :-)
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub. Found the comment funny because I had the same experience with the same lens in the video. I had contacted the seller back on eBay and was discussing refund with him. But I figured it out before we concluded on the refund so I ended up keeping the lens.
@WillCarterTech4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Same as my story exactly!! Haha! I’m so grateful that you took the time to make this video. 🤘🏼 you rock!
@Carloscrosario3 жыл бұрын
I got the ring to move and the flange to move with the aperture ring, but the blades stayed at the wide open position. I believe the oil has caked onto the blades so now I need the lens to be taken apart and cleaned. The camera and lens sat in a drawer for over 30 years which explains the like-new conditionn apperance on Ebay. Thanks for giving me options to explore anyway
@vhgdseegames40903 ай бұрын
Did you fix it and what was the problem bei have the same issue you have
@bingybangy3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't see what you pressed to get it working. You need some lights on this as everything is too dark to see what you're doing.
@dominicromo63772 жыл бұрын
don’t understand what you did?? you used what tool to press what down? it happened so quick and far away. thanks
@TickTockFilms4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, just scored an amazing deal on this lens (under 70 AUD), assumed the seller didn't know how it worked. Turns out it was busted as he said, but twenty seconds with a kitchen skewer and this video brought it back to life!
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
I guess you have passed this simple hack class😊
@TickTockFilms4 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 Super helpful video! And great presentation :)
@Rhezoloution2 ай бұрын
Yep thanks your tip worked on some lenses i got at garage sale
@MrK67017 Жыл бұрын
Success. I dropped my Nikon 85 mm F1.8 g while attached to my D610, and thankfully, the camera was fine, but the aperture switch on the lens stuck while stopped down. After sleeping on it and thinking about the cost to repair or replace the lens, I thought this had happened to someone before me, and my KZfaq search brought me here. I unscrewed the 4 lens screws holding the mount in place, and after removing it, I was able to manipulate the aperture switch freeing the stuck blades, and now all is well :) Thank you for the inspiration!
@mxarc3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! After getting a Canon AE-1 camera with this lenses I always wondered why my first film came with so soft images and it was because my lenses were stuck at 1.8 aperture, thank you so much man! I thought I had to send the lens to a repair shop. You just won a new sub and many thanks for going straight to the problem!
@sean98203 жыл бұрын
Hey I have the same camera and the problem. Can't seem to fix it despite watching this video. Any tips? Thanks!
@JamesL12243 жыл бұрын
@@sean9820 I'm in the same position! Have you made any progress?
@carlkrause79033 жыл бұрын
keep it up i liked the drawing as well sometimes we loos sight of the little things . volume and video are great
@yancarlos8413 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! I had this problem with my RMC Tokina 100 - 300mm f/5.6 but after watching your video I could solve it with the adaptor!! I had no idea what was happening!! 😀
@WeruWolfFilms4 жыл бұрын
Your camera setup is superb! Keep it up man, you REALLY know your stuff
@codybrown65493 жыл бұрын
Duuuuude, I was pretty worried about a kit I recently purchased with multiple FD lenses. Thank you so much for explaining this!
@KobayashiFilms2 жыл бұрын
This is the only video that helped me. Thanks
@PJLeblanc3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@TARAJOSU3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I thought I was going to have to disassemble. turns out your explanation / solution was spot on!
@HavenlyKlozed3 жыл бұрын
This video is far from explaining how to release stuck aperture blades dude...
@MEGATestberichte3 жыл бұрын
Same problem here. But i can not see a lever. How does it look? I have a canon 1,4 scc too. Is it the silver round pin? Because that in my case doesnt move at all.
@andrewkoller443 Жыл бұрын
Mannnnnnnn you saved me. Appreciate you taking the time to share this!
@msmith66173 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what he just did🤧 does this work for an olympus lens?
@eliasaguirre12276 ай бұрын
Thank you sooooo much
@randiesanford23312 жыл бұрын
thanks. i was able to unlock my aperture.
@NickRios Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@GLASSB1825 ай бұрын
Does this apply for an FL lens too?
@roadrunna.2 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Quick fix. Thank you very much for making this.
@danolivarez92564 жыл бұрын
this saved my life :D thanks for the Video!
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. May I ask what the problem was with the lens
@Groveideer3 жыл бұрын
Damn wtf it actually worked!
@williwillyyy4927 Жыл бұрын
Man thanks a lot !! Your the best 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@timninoo Жыл бұрын
my blades only move when it’s connected to the camera, and doesn’t move when it’s connected… is that normal?
@DontCallMeGeorges2 жыл бұрын
this saved my life !! thank you!
@MylesShank4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that super simple fix!
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub
@CHEsnproductions3 жыл бұрын
Really nice video quality
@stevengr44 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This made my day.
@azuloceano Жыл бұрын
Hello. I have a Canon lens that seems to have the blades stuck. It has electronic iris control. I mean, no ring like the Nikons. I have to push the camera buttons to have the iris open or close. Do you know how to repair this? Thank you!
@alexusrobles30314 жыл бұрын
You just saved my life thank you
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
I am glad to know this video has being of help to you
@rafass983 жыл бұрын
I thought my lens was broken but it tried this and it worked! but when I attach the lens to the camera the aperture gets stuck again :( seems like the lever doesn't stay down once I turn the silver ring to align the little red dot to its initial position and attach it back to the camera. could you help me out? thank you very much!
@videotechxplained70203 жыл бұрын
I didn’t really get you but did you make sure the adapter is locked after attaching the lens to it.
@thutrangtran41112 жыл бұрын
You tried what? I can't tell what to push and where from the video. Pls explain.
@Hunter2197 Жыл бұрын
Tengo un problema con mi lente 50mm lo que pasa es que los puntos rojos no están alineados y por mas que e intentado hacerlo no puedo es imposible, y por ende no lo puedo ensamblar en mi canon ae1, alguien sabe como puedo solucionar ese problema?
@jeremymolinari6597 Жыл бұрын
You are wonderful, thank you sir!
@hotelphotography4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a Nikon 19mm that the aperture stopped working. The camera (D850) reads f/2.8 ironically, for the lens only opens up to f/4. I use that lens with an dapter, do you think that adapter could have damaged any connecting transmission from the lens to the camera? That lens, the 19mm Tilt-shift, does not have the little level on the back side of the lens. What is your opinion on this please please?
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
I wish I could help but I am Afraid I have no idea. But since you can see a f2.8 on camera when the lens’ wide aperture is f4 might be as a result of the lens not being able to communicate with the camera properly. Kindly try another adapter if you haven’t
@hotelphotography4 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 Thanks anyway. I think it is just that but sometimes these things have simple workarounds. But it looks like I'll be sending it in.
@GUEPARDSSWIMMING3 жыл бұрын
Thumb up to this guy! Thanks a lot
@ivanzivojinovic16062 жыл бұрын
what do you press tho i don't get it?
@Dweeno2 жыл бұрын
Can the work for a younuo 50mm 1.8 lens
@stagelinedpro3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpful
@jaymacelroy52953 жыл бұрын
I have the same lens but it seems to be loose and the aperture ring slides closed when I let go of it. Is there any way to fix this?
@i.aishajaiteh42613 жыл бұрын
Hey mine is stuck, but i already loaded a film roll in it, can i still do it with The film inside? Thank you for this video 😄
@videotechxplained70203 жыл бұрын
I have never tried it on such cameras but I think if the lens is detachable it might not affect the film. Just my opinion
@benjaminglez112 жыл бұрын
Hi, how can I get in touch with you? I want to send you videos about my problem… my lens stuck in 2.8. And I can’t do the click that you do in 2.40 minute 😩😩
@Dolphin_Nicholas4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@shanecampbell2884 жыл бұрын
The problem is I just got a speed booster and my vivatar 28mm everytime I put it on it must move the lever. Very annoying part of FD adapters
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
May I ask what speed booster it is you got?
@Atacama871032 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@TheTerminator619sd4 жыл бұрын
I am having the same problem with a canon fd 85mm ssc lens. The aperture blades do no move past f5.6. I am using the blue fotodiox adapter to sony e mount.
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Does this happen even when not attached to the adapter ?
@TheTerminator619sd4 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 No. When the lens has the rear cap on or even off, the aperture blades stay put as I turn the aperture ring.
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
You might have to dissemble and have it cleaned
@TheTerminator619sd4 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 yeah ill take a deeper look into it. My buddy managed to get it to go past f11 now. But no access to f16, the final stop on the lens. I also didn't know that the adapter acts like a de-clicked aperture too. So I pretty much have the full f stop range there. But I rather have the full clickable range from the lens itself.
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
That’s great news already
@wanderlust_whispers3 жыл бұрын
Thank you boss
@chiokehart-kelly34814 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@videotime9318 Жыл бұрын
Are you like dark
@ecgce4 жыл бұрын
hey man, thank you so much for the vid got a sub from me. I have the FD 300mm f4l (non breach lock) and I can't get it to be unstuck when an extender or adaptor is on it. Can't for the life of me figure it out. any thoughts?
@videotechxplained70204 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Thanks a beast of a lens you have there. Although I have not got my hands on that lens I read some great stuff about it and some other Canon FD telephoto lenses. First you said it’s a non- breach lock . Could you say what kind of mount it has or if the mount has being modified. I read it comes in fd versions and newfd versions. And again could you tell me about the adapter, maybe I could find more info on it to understand how it works to be able to figure out the problem. Thanks for the sub, very appreciated.
@ecgce4 жыл бұрын
@@videotechxplained7020 so the L series lenses actually ONLY come in the NFD mount (no breach lock ring). Apologies if I didn't make that very clear.