Hazy rear element

photolady95 · 04-08-2014, 10:55 AM

Yes, it is in the tube. I'll try what you've suggested. Thanks.

**marcusBMG** · 04-08-2014, 10:58 AM

Professionals have like a sucker on a stick to remove elements like this.

photolady95 · 04-08-2014, 11:07 AM

I was actually trying to decide if a piece of chewed chewing gum on a stick would work.

The residue left by the gum could be easily cleaned off.

Oldbayrunner · 04-08-2014, 12:14 PM

You can get these at your local auto parts store and they work great for removing lenses. They're valve lapping suction tools, cost around $7.00

photolady95 · 04-08-2014, 12:18 PM

Thanks Oldbayrunner. I'll check at my favorite auto parts store. They should have them in stock.

photolady95 · 04-15-2014, 09:37 AM

I got the other piece out just by tapping in the palm of my hand and got the other piece cleaned up. Am now attempting to reassemble the lens. Thanks everyone for your help with this, I appreciate it!

EDIT: Bayrunner, I need to see that photo you had up but is now missing how the lenses are aligned. Could you repost that? I can't remember how the outer element fits into the tube. LOL

Oldbayrunner · 04-15-2014, 10:17 AM

photolady95 · 04-15-2014, 11:17 AM

Thanks. I hope I got it right but if not, I know now I can take it out and turn it over and redo it.

**marcusBMG** · 04-15-2014, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

EDIT: Bayrunner, I need to see that photo you had up but is now missing how the lenses are aligned. Could you repost that? I can't remember how the outer element fits into the tube. LOL

ALWAYS immediately sketch the elements'orientation on removal

photolady95 · 04-15-2014, 01:32 PM

I couldn't sketch anything, I have a hard time drawing a straight line with my shaky hands.

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-15-2014, 02:06 PM

I put a fingerprint on the side that faces out. Because I'll probably touch it accidentally anyway, probably clean that surface anyway while assembling.

photolady95 · 04-15-2014, 07:45 PM

Well, that's an idea, but I was trying to keep them clean. Anyway, I checked it tonight the outer piece and it's not cleaned so I have to take it all apart again, clean it again, and hopefully get all the haze off this time.

photolady95 · 04-22-2014, 12:44 PM

Got it all cleaned and reassembled to find I have lost one of the tiny black screws. Would hurt anything have just two screws in or should I try to find another screw. The two that are in, are one, near the lever and the opposite side of that one.

Oldbayrunner · 04-22-2014, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Got it all cleaned and reassembled to find I have lost one of the tiny black screws. Would hurt anything have just two screws in or should I try to find another screw. The two that are in, are one, near the lever and the opposite side of that one.

On the mount??? if so it is better to have all of them otherwise the other two could strip loose with the weight of the lens...Been there

PICs please

**Just1MoreDave** · 04-22-2014, 01:18 PM

The black screws around the light shield? They aren't important. If you have a rare earth magnet from an old hard drive or something, it will do a good job sucking screws and bearings out of the carpet pile.

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04-08-2014, 10:55 AM	#31
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Yes, it is in the tube. I'll try what you've suggested. Thanks.

04-08-2014, 10:58 AM	#32
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Professionals have like a sucker on a stick to remove elements like this.

04-08-2014, 11:07 AM	#33
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	I was actually trying to decide if a piece of chewed chewing gum on a stick would work. The residue left by the gum could be easily cleaned off.

04-08-2014, 12:14 PM	#34
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	You can get these at your local auto parts store and they work great for removing lenses. They're valve lapping suction tools, cost around $7.00

04-08-2014, 12:18 PM	#35
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks Oldbayrunner. I'll check at my favorite auto parts store. They should have them in stock.

04-15-2014, 09:37 AM	#36
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	I got the other piece out just by tapping in the palm of my hand and got the other piece cleaned up. Am now attempting to reassemble the lens. Thanks everyone for your help with this, I appreciate it! EDIT: Bayrunner, I need to see that photo you had up but is now missing how the lenses are aligned. Could you repost that? I can't remember how the outer element fits into the tube. LOL

04-15-2014, 10:17 AM	#37
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666

04-15-2014, 11:17 AM	#38
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks. I hope I got it right but if not, I know now I can take it out and turn it over and redo it.

04-15-2014, 11:49 AM	#39
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,870	Originally posted by photolady95 EDIT: Bayrunner, I need to see that photo you had up but is now missing how the lenses are aligned. Could you repost that? I can't remember how the outer element fits into the tube. LOL ALWAYS immediately sketch the elements'orientation on removal

04-15-2014, 01:32 PM	#40
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	I couldn't sketch anything, I have a hard time drawing a straight line with my shaky hands.

04-15-2014, 02:06 PM	#41
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I put a fingerprint on the side that faces out. Because I'll probably touch it accidentally anyway, probably clean that surface anyway while assembling.

04-15-2014, 07:45 PM	#42
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Well, that's an idea, but I was trying to keep them clean. Anyway, I checked it tonight the outer piece and it's not cleaned so I have to take it all apart again, clean it again, and hopefully get all the haze off this time.

04-22-2014, 12:44 PM	#43
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Got it all cleaned and reassembled to find I have lost one of the tiny black screws. Would hurt anything have just two screws in or should I try to find another screw. The two that are in, are one, near the lever and the opposite side of that one.

04-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#44
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	Originally posted by photolady95 Got it all cleaned and reassembled to find I have lost one of the tiny black screws. Would hurt anything have just two screws in or should I try to find another screw. The two that are in, are one, near the lever and the opposite side of that one. On the mount??? if so it is better to have all of them otherwise the other two could strip loose with the weight of the lens...Been there PICs please

04-22-2014, 01:18 PM	#45
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	The black screws around the light shield? They aren't important. If you have a rare earth magnet from an old hard drive or something, it will do a good job sucking screws and bearings out of the carpet pile.