Dismantling Nikkor 55mm

[Stegosaurus]

I have a manual micro Nikkor 55mm lens which has gradually seized up. I'm considering attempting to clean and regrease the helicoid myself. Is this wildly stupid? I'm a qualified watchmaker so have some skills...

 

[wee jake]

I have a manual micro Nikkor 55mm lens which has gradually seized up. I'm considering attempting to clean and regrease the helicoid myself. Is this wildly stupid? I'm a qualified watchmaker so have some skills...

go for it how hard can it be

 

[Pixbarmy]

If I am not mistaken, Nikon do have service sheets on their lenses. I see no reason why a watchmaker shouldn't have the skills necessary but I am no expert in cameras and lenses. This may assist:-

Nikon | Service Manuals | Learn Camera Repair

learncamerarepair.com

The risk is entirely yours. There will no doubt be a need for some specialist tools.

 

[Stegosaurus]

If I am not mistaken, Nikon do have service sheets on their lenses. I see no reason why a watchmaker shouldn't have the skills necessary but I am no expert in cameras and lenses. This may assist:-

Nikon | Service Manuals | Learn Camera Repair

learncamerarepair.com

The risk is entirely yours. There will no doubt be a need for some specialist tools.

Thanks, that's very helpful

 

[dcbrookes]

I have a manual micro Nikkor 55mm lens which has gradually seized up. I'm considering attempting to clean and regrease the helicoid myself. Is this wildly stupid? I'm a qualified watchmaker so have some skills...

This article will tell you all you need to know:

Servicing the 55 mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor Lens

how to clean and regrease a stiff focusing 55 mm f/2.8 micro nikkor lens

conradhoffman.com

The SuperLube which the author recommends is available from Amazon in the UK. Good Luck!