DIY and results

[MartinCrabtree]

I recently took my stiff focusing Nikkor 50MM f1.4 apart and lubed it. Had some issues with infinity focus but got it sorted.

Looks like it works OK to me.​

 

[Derrel]

So, no "extra parts" laying about after you got it put back together then?

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Nah I'm a mechanic with 4 decades of experience. Doesn't happen often.

Also if it matters to you. 50mm f1.4 Nikkor AiS on a D3100 ISO200 1/125 @ f5.6 metered with a 1942 Weston Master II (model 735). A wonderful combination. Just a snapshot of my backyard to verify the focus is right.

 

[Derrel]

A Weston Master II was my very first-ever light meter! I still have it, even though it gave out back in 1979 or 80...I loved the mechanical rotating exposure settings dial system it used. I have some pics of it in one of my galleries.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Send it off to George Milton at Quality Light Metric for a refresh. He fixed mine for $80 and it's like new. Probably outlast me now. No website but here's his phone number should you want to resurrect the Weston. 323-467-2265

The Weston illustrates he zone system and light values as no book ever could. I have the Invercone for mine that makes it an incident meter too. How I use it most of the time but not yesterday.

 

[FITBMX]

Nah I'm a mechanic with 4 decades of experience. Doesn't happen often.

I bet.



I've took a lens apart once, it's really not that bad at all. They are easier that smartphones.

 

[Derrel]

Thank you for the tip on the Weston light meter repairman's contact info.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

You're welcome. Actually he's the man for any light meter. A Hollywood fixture for the movie guys.