What did you use as a degreaser? I thought I would just wipe them
gently with a Q-tip to lift off the grease.
Chip Stratton wrote:
> >How do I get the
> > rear elements out so I can get to the blades.
> > Buying tools that cost more than a
> > replacement lens isn't what I have in mind, so the
> > inexpensive solution is what
> > I'm looking for. Thanks.
>
> The metal ring surrounding the rearmost element
> unscrews counterclockwise. I've been able to do it in
> several instances barehanded or with a piece of thin
> rubber to help get a grip. I think there is one more
> rear element to remove before you can get a shot at
> the blades with some degreaser, but it just falls out
> easily.
>
> You also get a chance to blow out some of the dust
> that has probably accumulated in the lens over the
> years.
>
> Good luck! A satisfying operation if successful, and
> only takes 10-15 minutes once you get the hand of it.
>
> Chip Stratton
> cstrat@xxxxxxxxx
>
> Chip
>
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