40mm Nokton play

[eric mac]

I have a 40mm Nokton and it seems to have alot of play between the lens and the mount. I am able to wiggle it quite a bit more than seems reasonable. Does anyone notice this problem? Any diagrams on taking this apart and tightening it up? Or is it off to the repair shop?

Thanks
Eric

 

[back alley]

what camera is it mounted on?

do you have another camera to try it out on?

i tried mine on the cl, the zi and the m3 and it's solid on each.

 

[eric mac]

Actually the lens is rocking within itself. The mount to the camera is locked in, but the focussing within the barrel is rocking. If yours is solid, than I guess it is time to ship it off for tightening.

Eric

 

[back alley]

mine is solid within and without.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

No movement whatsoever in mine, but then it's only six months old.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Eric,

Mine is solid, no play at all. If anything, the focus throw was a bit too dampened. good luck

 

[Kris]

My Pancake II 35/2.5 came loose after a couple months of use - the mount part is firm to the body but there was play between the mounting part and the optic block. It was caused by a loose retaining ring.

Your 40/1.4 may have the same construction as Pancake II. Have a look at the retaining rings from the back of the lens. See if there are two rings - the outer one was the one securing the optic cell to the mount. The inside ring secure the rear optic element.

 

[c.poulton]

No play whatsoever with mine - sounds like one for the repair shop to me. 🙁

 

[eric mac]

I'll check the retaining ring tonite.

Thanks to all who replied,

Eric

 

[eric mac]

It worked

It worked

Tightened up the ring and no more movement (and out of focus pictures too)

Eric

 

[back alley]

very cool!

any problems with your hood?

joe