Pentax ME Super Lens Stuck

Dreadknotts · 09-14-2022, 12:41 AM

Hello, I recently got my Mom’s old Pentax Me Super and I can’t get the lens off. The lens release switch seems stuck and wont move even a little bit. The lens cant seem to turn either. Is there a way I can fix this or just get the lens off?

---------- Post added 09-14-22 at 12:51 AM ----------

The lens says its for the Pentax K mount and is an sigma 80 - 200mm zoom lens.

Dreadknotts · 09-14-2022, 12:51 AM

The lens says its for the Pentax K mount and is an sigma 80 - 200mm zoom lens.

Sandy Hancock · 09-14-2022, 02:18 AM

Maybe take it into your local camera shop.

On the other hand, you can use the Pentax Forums members map to locate people around Seattle who might be able to help

Jonathan Mac · 09-14-2022, 08:19 AM

Sounds like it's simply jammed for some reason but I don't know how you'd get to it without dismantling the entire camera.

It's not a Ricoh pin as they only get stuck on cameras with autofocus.

I'd second taking it to a local camera repair place. You are pressing the lens release button (on the lower right as you hold the camera normally) in towards the camera body aren't you?

Dreadknotts · 09-14-2022, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Sounds like it's simply jammed for some reason but I don't know how you'd get to it without dismantling the entire camera.

It's not a Ricoh pin as they only get stuck on cameras with autofocus.

I'd second taking it to a local camera repair place. You are pressing the lens release button (on the lower right as you hold the camera normally) in towards the camera body aren't you?

Yup. Upon further inspection the pin and lever there look super rusted. Probably too much to move.

**AstroDave** · 09-14-2022, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Dreadknotts

Yup. Upon further inspection the pin and lever there look super rusted. Probably too much to move.

Welcome to the Forum - kinda sad for it to be this!

Maybe some very gentle rapping at the base of the lens, combined with the slightest drop of (penetrating) oil might jar things loose. Clean it all up if/when you get the lens off. Seems like you've not got much to lose otherwise.

**clickclick** · 09-14-2022, 04:13 PM

Maybe try rotating the lens back and forth while depressing the release lever. Sometimes the slightest wiggle will help free something that is frozen. You could also try heating the area of the release lever and the base of the lens with a hair dryer. Heat cycling can sometimes help too. Long shots, but not much to loose.

09-14-2022, 12:41 AM	#1
Dreadknotts New Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 3	Pentax ME Super Lens Stuck Hello, I recently got my Mom’s old Pentax Me Super and I can’t get the lens off. The lens release switch seems stuck and wont move even a little bit. The lens cant seem to turn either. Is there a way I can fix this or just get the lens off? ---------- Post added 09-14-22 at 12:51 AM ---------- The lens says its for the Pentax K mount and is an sigma 80 - 200mm zoom lens.

09-14-2022, 12:51 AM	#2
Dreadknotts New Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 3 Original Poster	The lens says its for the Pentax K mount and is an sigma 80 - 200mm zoom lens. Attached Images

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Maybe take it into your local camera shop. On the other hand, you can use the Pentax Forums members map to locate people around Seattle who might be able to help

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Sounds like it's simply jammed for some reason but I don't know how you'd get to it without dismantling the entire camera. It's not a Ricoh pin as they only get stuck on cameras with autofocus. I'd second taking it to a local camera repair place. You are pressing the lens release button (on the lower right as you hold the camera normally) in towards the camera body aren't you?

09-14-2022, 10:11 AM	#5
Dreadknotts New Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Sounds like it's simply jammed for some reason but I don't know how you'd get to it without dismantling the entire camera. It's not a Ricoh pin as they only get stuck on cameras with autofocus. I'd second taking it to a local camera repair place. You are pressing the lens release button (on the lower right as you hold the camera normally) in towards the camera body aren't you? Yup. Upon further inspection the pin and lever there look super rusted. Probably too much to move.

09-14-2022, 10:38 AM	#6
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,648	Originally posted by Dreadknotts Yup. Upon further inspection the pin and lever there look super rusted. Probably too much to move. Welcome to the Forum - kinda sad for it to be this! Maybe some very gentle rapping at the base of the lens, combined with the slightest drop of (penetrating) oil might jar things loose. Clean it all up if/when you get the lens off. Seems like you've not got much to lose otherwise.

09-14-2022, 04:13 PM	#7
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Maybe try rotating the lens back and forth while depressing the release lever. Sometimes the slightest wiggle will help free something that is frozen. You could also try heating the area of the release lever and the base of the lens with a hair dryer. Heat cycling can sometimes help too. Long shots, but not much to loose.