How to clean lens elements in Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 (New version)

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How to clean lens elements in Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 (New version)

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In this video I will show you how to clean the front and back lensgroup's lens elements in Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 (New version)
I use both "ECLIPSE" and lighter fluid and "PEC-PAD" lens tissue to clean the lens element's.
Remember to set a small mark inside the lens on the aperture system so you are sure where the aperture assembly has to sit correct when assemble the lens again.
Here are some link's to different repair tool's:
Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone:
www.amazon.com...
18 different size rubber repair tool's:
www.amazon.com...
Divider Caliper Wing Compass:
www.amazon.co....
You can also buy this set.
Lens Repair Set with pointed, flat, half flat tips:
www.amazon.com...
JIS cross head screw driver's:
www.amazon.com...
Or this set, that is the set I use:
eustore.ifixit...
Lens cleaning wipes (PEC-PAD):
www.amazon.com...

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@nelsonmandelaschunderjacke7133 Жыл бұрын

For anyone following this excellent tutorial, there's a bit missing at the end during reassembly. Notice that the two red dots do not align. When replacing the rear of the lens with the aperture controls, follow the instructions about lining up the pins/forks but also note the following. 1. you need to hold the release button in on the side of the lens, 2. once inserted, twist the black ring until the red dots line up, 3. hold the black ring or it will spring back whilst you press in the final silver ring (the actual mount). Once the silver ring is back in the lens the black inner part with the aperture controls won't spring back round. Screw back together and it'll work when remounted.

@mikeno62 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know there was some small errors in this video. So I have made another video, that much better tells about that problem: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hryFjcqLq6ezdYk.html

@on_grain_through_glass Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I purchased a very dirty copy of this lens for very cheap and managed to bring it to working order. Much appreciated!

@dash.-6836 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, I have cleaned 2 lenses now, all thanks to you! Greetings from Colombia

@mikeno62 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, that's great Dash.-

@philmtx3fr 3 жыл бұрын

What a job here!!! Thx Mike you are excellent at explaining all these details. I need a Canon new FD 50mm f1.4 now !!!

@philmtx3fr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and thx once again (you should be fed up for all these similar compliments but they are true !! :)) for this wonderful video. I was able to repair this lens boght on ebay fr 40 euros I think but full of fungus at the rear (On the 2 last lenses). Thx for the tip with the rubber which stops the lense inside. I didn't know this way of building and was not able to unmount it before your video. For the community who follows you not also for those who have the same issue as I that you don't need to unbuild the rear bayonet to access the 2 lenses in the rear : you just need a spanner to unlock the rear one and then with Mike's tip you can free the lens under by carefully (it's very thin indeed) retire the rubber. Then with a succer you can get the lens and clean them all. On my side the previous owner probably tried to dismount the rear bayonet but ruins 2 screws on 3.. So I was not able to dismount it. If tghis can serves to anyone, he is welcome. Waiting for your next video with impatience.

@mikeno62 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting information, and there will come more videos when I have the time (very busy at the moment..)

@roflman2122 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this video made me realize i actually don't want to buy that fungy L series fd for the low :)

@russelldavis9318 Жыл бұрын

Really like your instructional videos on assembling and putting back Canon FD lenses. Your explanation about the procedure in outstanding. I did the vintage lens fever with my Canon R6 and EOS 5D mark III. Your videos on the 50mm 1.4 is helpful with the 50mm 1.8 and 35mm 2.8 that I need to clean with the possibility of removing some haze and fungus. Now I have 135mm 2.8 that I need to do the same but either you don't have a video with that lens and it seems that nobody else have one either. Do you know if you can make one or if you know of who has one done already. Thank you for you help.

@mikeepuckett6550 5 жыл бұрын

You sir, saved my life! Thank you so much for this!👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to know that :-)

@mikeepuckett6550 5 жыл бұрын

I have a question though.. Why doesn't the aperture open/close when rotating the ring for aperture adjustment?

@vaskoobscura_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Thumbs up.

@Octagon33972 5 жыл бұрын

i would like to ask you , have you ever repaired olympus mju ii, yashica T series or Konica big mini? and if you can upload repairing video about that cameras would be helpful for so many people. thank you i love this channel

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Thank's Saba, I'm working on to make a video about the Olympus mjü I.

@bartwaggoner2000 5 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to get started? I could just dive in, but are there maybe some cameras/lenses that are better to start out taking apart and putting back together in order to learn the basics? Love your work!

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Well, to disassemble an "easy" lens, you should think it in that way, that there are 3 different thing's (maybe other small detail's) you can do with an old manual focus lens: The aperture system with the aperture blades and aperture ring, and the part they work with. If there f.eks. are oil on the aperture blades, you only need to disassemble those part's, you will then very often begin with going in from the front, it will say take out the front lens group, and then go further into the aperture assembly. sometimes also opening the back of the lens, with the bajonet. Then clean it with Isopropylalcohol 99% ONLY! Next thing is, if the focus system is very stiff, you will probably need to almost fully disassemble the lens (exept the lens's group's and aperture assembly. You will clean the focus system with lighter fluid, and then re-lube with a good "Helicoid" grease, like the #10 helicoid grease, use less as possible. The last thing you can do, is to disassemble the lens group's and clean them with different kind of cleaning solvent's, just like lighter fluid, Isopropylalcohol 99%, Acetone, Hydrogenperoxid 3%, "Eclipse" lens clean fluid. It all depending what's on the lens surface, it will say Fungus, Haze, dust, or other stuff. I will make a video about an "easy" lens, just like the Takumar Bayonet 1:2.8 28mm lens, in all the 3 thing's, just to show what can be done with a "simple" lens. Hope it make's some sense into begin to work with repair lenses. Cheers Kenneth

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

To learn the basic in repair manuel focus lens I have just made a video about, how to fully disassemble a "simple" lens, but also what tool will be used: Hi Here is some link to some repair tools. Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone: www.amazon.com/Japan-Vacuum-Camera-Opener-Repair/dp/B0013HFYKK/ref=pd_sbs_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013HFYKK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C 18 different size rubber repair tool's: www.amazon.com/Sizes-Lens-Filter-Wrench-Rubber/dp/B00988D1BK/ref=pd_sbs_469_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00988D1BK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C Divider Caliper Wing Compass: www.amazon.co.uk/Divider-Caliper-Compass-Marking-Machinist/dp/B015CN9A8M JIS cross head screw driver's: www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-58-0219-Chromium-Screwdriver/dp/B004PGO1T6/ref=pd_sim_421_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004PGO1T6&pd_rd_r=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ&pd_rd_w=ti7yC&pd_rd_wg=s2a40&psc=1&refRID=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

In this new video I show how to work with a "simple" manuel focus lens, and what tool's that I use: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nallmsxys52lgYE.html I hope it can be usefull for somebody :-) Cheers Kenneth

@cristobalsilva6288 5 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks!

@Rio-mw7js 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike thank you for the tutorial. I have one problem after cleaning my lens. I cleaned Canon New FD 50mm f1.4. It went smooth except I didn't mark front element and lens barrel in the first place so I frustrating to place front element back to right position to the lens. When focusing ring rotated back and fort. The aperture will stuck. When I put lens mount back, I work on infinity focus. It work well. But when I rotated focusing to minimum focus (0.45), the aperture blade changed to small aperture and get stuck. It can't rotated toward infinity focus. I'm trying to figure out how this nFD lens work. This is my condition. 1. Rear cap mounted : aperture open to the largest. Then I rotated focusing ring to closest then aperture changed to smallest aperture. I'm trying to rotated back to infinity focus but It get stuck. 2. Then I unmounted rear cap and it back to normal again. The issues for me is when rear cap mounted. Focusing ring can't rotate to the right toward infinity focus. When I put lens on the body, the aperture no fully open to largest aperture and can't rotate focusing ring.

@luluke5403 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, it's detailed and very helpful. I've followed the steps and got a like-new FD 50mm 1.4 lens. However, I was wondering is there anyone face the same problem I encountered. Mike, could you please pay attention to the video started 1:26:36 to the very end. You will find the red dots on the back and on the side, they are not align together. I am asking this for all my other FD lens, these two dots are all align together, see the example I found in the Internet: www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/canon/fdresources/fdlenses/index3.htm (see photo under the title "Canon's Breech-Lock Mount and What It Does") While the dots are not aligned, the lens simply cannot mount on a FD camera body. BTW, the rear cap cannot mount on the lens as well.

@johnwang2680 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Can you tell me how to remove bad damaged coating in old 500 f1.8 Canon LMT lens?

@antontrivic2219 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I know is off topic slightly but I don’t know where else to ask. I have a canon fdn 20mm f2.8 but I can’t work out how to open the front of the lens. Please can you tell me how this is done 🙏 I’ve used acetone to loosen the plate on the front and I have the rubber tools to remove name plates.

@FlyingJackalope 3 жыл бұрын

I can get the front open but the second lens element seems to be in some kind of impenetrable housing of some kind, and that is where a bunch of fungus is.

@ericstephan5953 3 жыл бұрын

have you managet to open it? currently in the exact same situation...

@antontrivic2219 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericstephan5953 unfortunately I haven’t been able to open it.

@annawalentynkowicz1022 5 жыл бұрын

That's just the video I was looking for, thank you for posting :) However, in the end you don't get the red dots matching each other and with such setup I cannot put the lens on camera body :/ did you actually put the lens on a camera afterwards?

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna, after I made this video I try it on my camera, just to see the lens works correct. To get your lens back on your camera, you will need to press the lens lock button and at the same time turn the back plate counterclockwise, so the 2 red dots is inline, then it should be possible for you to put your lens on the camera. Hope it will work. Cheers Kenneth

@annawalentynkowicz1022 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62 Yay, it works! Thanks a lot Kenneth ;)

@henryssurfshowcase 4 ай бұрын

Good one , thank you!..

@DerisJacobs 6 ай бұрын

Can't get the inner ring out. It seems stuck. Do you have any tips for this?

@judo_club_longueau 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, congratulation for all your videos, can you explain to me who cleanning the 2 front lens on Canon EF 28-80mm I. Thank you

@mikeno62 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't have a Canon EF 28-80mm.

@sapienstudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m attempting to swap the front element of a broken lens into the body of another lens. Do you think there is a difference in glass size between the two version of this lens? The old bayonet mount 50 f1.4 and the FD N breach mount 50 1.4? Or do you think the front element is interchangeable. Thanks for your feedback!

@dikisiucup4817 2 жыл бұрын

how to disassemble the focus lens canon fd 50mm f1.4 ( new version ) ? I hope you can make a video tutorial

@mikeno62 2 жыл бұрын

I will put it in my ToDo list.

@dikisiucup4817 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62thank you so much sir

@Pedro-qg9tq 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, it helps me to clean my Canon fd 50mm lens. Would you please clean a Yashica DSB 50mm f/1.9 lens?

@adamgivon8731 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Mikeno, I just started cleaning lenses, and I see that the lighter fluid (Zippo) leaves residues on the lens. I use then alcohol based material to clean it, but my question is how to avoid the residues in the first place? I use the PEC PAD and also Tiffen paper . Thanks, Adam.

@alessiostm 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mikeno, I am opening a canon FDn 24mm f / 2.8 (New Version) lens to solve the wear problem of the brass bushings of the focus ring. But I have a problem to be able to disassemble the focus ring. Do you have a procedure for disassembling the focus ring on this lens? Thanks, Alessio.

@landspide 2 жыл бұрын

is the oil used to achieve a better optical bond between the group elements? the presence doesn't seem incidental...

@simoneaves9941 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! GREAT videos! Thanks very much for spending time to educate us. I'm finding it IMPOSSIBLE to remove the name ring on the front of my nFD 28mm F2. I bought the rubber tools, and even with all my strength, using clamps there is no movement. I then watched this video and thought perhaps its a ring without threat that pops off: yet again, even with the most precise dental tools, I can't seem to get underneath. Do you have any tips? Also, do you have any idea of a resource which specifies which type of name ring is on each lens?

@FlyingJackalope 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same lens and used a tiny bit of alcohol on a cotton swab, dabbing at the edges of the ring, to loosen the lock tight they put on at the factory. You typically have to do stuff like that if something will not loosen. Counter clockwise to loosen as well.

@vladislavstanimirovic9650 5 жыл бұрын

Is the front element block on the 50mm 1.8 nFD held in the same fashion as this lens?

@meotomhat751 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I got it

@mattlb0619 5 жыл бұрын

How does this differ from the fd 50mm f1.4 ssc?

@mattlb0619 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jail-Left-Wing-Traitors yes I know now. This is the FDn version I have the older fd ssc version. With the bayonet mount. I was referring to the teardown of the lens itself.

@galaxystars6409 Жыл бұрын

My version isnt focusing to infinity how do i fix it?

@MyJuancho2010 4 жыл бұрын

Lens whit haze.it is difficult to clean?

@RGeorge2011 4 жыл бұрын

can you please post a link where can i buy the orange suction cup ? thank you

@mikeno62 4 жыл бұрын

You can get it here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1223686-REG/japan_hobby_tool_jht9577_super_suction_vacuum_for.html

@TheStarTalents 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, what kind of lighter fluid do you recommend? any specific? I am from Colombia and maybe the brands are not the same but could you help me to identify what is the right lighter fluid because I have doubts since I do not know the lighter fluid compound.

@mikeno62 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I don't know how many different brands in the world who produce lighter fluid, but I think there is no or very little difference between the "Zippo" or the "Extra+" lighter fluid. In some forum on the net they tells that there are difference, depending where in the world they produced, I have only those they produce in EU. You can also use Isopropylalcohol to cleaning the lens elements, but sometimes it works different than lighter fluid.

@felipinio 4 жыл бұрын

con bencina

@vladislavstanimirovic9650 5 жыл бұрын

l have a couple of lenses that need cleaning, some have a few tiny specs of fungus, others are a bit hazy from the oily aperture, but l can't obtain the pec-pads where l live. Can l use regular rice paper on internal elements, moistened with either lighter fluid or ethanol?

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

I would guess that Rice paper is too coarse for the lens sureface, I would be better if you go to the Optician and ask for lens cleaning wipes.

@vladislavstanimirovic9650 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62 I got some lens cleaning wipes, that look a lot like pec-pads only not as thick. They worked like a charm!

@momoUM 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, can you state the tools which you used clean the lenses? I could not find it as I really don't know how to call the tools, thank you

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Now I have add links to different tools in the describtion. Here are some link's to different repair tool's: Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone: www.amazon.com/Japan-Vacuum-Camera-Opener-Repair/dp/B0013HFYKK/ref=pd_sbs_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013HFYKK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C 18 different size rubber repair tool's: www.amazon.com/Sizes-Lens-Filter-Wrench-Rubber/dp/B00988D1BK/ref=pd_sbs_469_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00988D1BK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C Divider Caliper Wing Compass: www.amazon.co.uk/Divider-Caliper-Compass-Marking-Machinist/dp/B015CN9A8M You can also buy this set. Lens Repair Set with pointed, flat, half flat tips: www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRPWCN0/ref=psdc_3347581_t1_B00J5F6O92 JIS cross head screw driver's: www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-58-0219-Chromium-Screwdriver/dp/B004PGO1T6/ref=pd_sim_421_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004PGO1T6&pd_rd_r=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ&pd_rd_w=ti7yC&pd_rd_wg=s2a40&psc=1&refRID=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ Or this set, that is the set I use: eustore.ifixit.com/en/Tools/Drivers-Wrenches/JIS-Driver-Set.html?Fixit&Referral& Lens cleaning wipes (PEC-PAD): www.amazon.com/dp/B0161VIZZ8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0161VIZZ8&pd_rd_wg=ZTxxY&pd_rd_r=RNY8S6Q1V5K18K3F61VZ&pd_rd_w=2c1Oy

@FrankP83 5 жыл бұрын

Mikeno, do you have a 135 2.5 SC lens clean videos?Maybe i will buy this lens, but i've to clean fungus :/

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't have a 135mm 2.5 SC video.

@FrankP83 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62 do you think is complicated to disassamble?Is like a 50mm 1.8?

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

@@FrankP83 I have just made a new video about, how to work with a basic lens (28mm 1:2.8), and what tool's I use and also how to disassemble and assemble it again (come sooner). Here you can see it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nallmsxys52lgYE.html And here is some link to some repair tools. Japan Hobby Tool rubber cone: www.amazon.com/Japan-Vacuum-Camera-Opener-Repair/dp/B0013HFYKK/ref=pd_sbs_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0013HFYKK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C 18 different size rubber repair tool's: www.amazon.com/Sizes-Lens-Filter-Wrench-Rubber/dp/B00988D1BK/ref=pd_sbs_469_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00988D1BK&pd_rd_r=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C&pd_rd_w=5H58m&pd_rd_wg=DBny2&psc=1&refRID=RKSF5A4YKT9GV3E1382C Divider Caliper Wing Compass: www.amazon.co.uk/Divider-Caliper-Compass-Marking-Machinist/dp/B015CN9A8M JIS cross head screw driver's: www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-58-0219-Chromium-Screwdriver/dp/B004PGO1T6/ref=pd_sim_421_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004PGO1T6&pd_rd_r=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ&pd_rd_w=ti7yC&pd_rd_wg=s2a40&psc=1&refRID=775KBDR03D8PMMEZWKFJ Lens cleaning wipes (PEC-PAD): www.amazon.com/dp/B0161VIZZ8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0161VIZZ8&pd_rd_wg=ZTxxY&pd_rd_r=RNY8S6Q1V5K18K3F61VZ&pd_rd_w=2c1Oy And you will also need some Isopropylalcohol 99% And sometimes Lighter Fluid that is very good to clean lens element's NOTE: Do NOT! use Acetone on platic part's, it will damage / melting the plastic!!!

@SuchetB 3 жыл бұрын

Do you offer a paid service where I can send you a lense for cleaning?

@mikeno62 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I do not offer repair service.

@jasperdomingo639 Жыл бұрын

red dot is not aligned cant mount it now on my camera

@mikeno62 Жыл бұрын

Here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hryFjcqLq6ezdYk.html

@bradleyhayman2682 5 жыл бұрын

anyone have any link for the FD 50mm 1.8? Awful time getting that back together so the aperture works properly...

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a video about the Canon FD 50mm 1:1.8, it will come out sooner.

@bradleyhayman2682 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62 wow that's fantastic! I'll look for it! Also: If I purchase something from the links in the description, do you get any benefit? I'd like to support your efforts. Your help means so much to myself and others

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

Thank's Bradley, I do not get any benefit from the links in the description, I only share the link's, all the tools and other stuff that I use I pay with my own money. I have no (0) idea how to get benefit's from the websites where I buy the tools and other stuff. Cheers Kenneth

@peterthepayne 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikeno62 Thats awesome news! I was about follow this video and just hope for the best that it would work for the 1.8 haha when do you think your 1.8 video will come out??

@mikeno62 5 жыл бұрын

@@bradleyhayman2682 Now I have made a new video about the aperture blades in the Canon FD 50mm 1:1.8 :-)