DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

Since a lot of 5D shooters use manual nikon lenses, I figured this DIY declicking of a 50mm lens could be of some help.
I also included how to add drag and viscous feel for the aperture ring after de clicking without using messy grease.

Step by step instructions and photos here;
DIY Corner - Ramasola Productions

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

Thanks Ted! I'll give that a try on some old lens I got around...

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

You're welcome Markus.

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

I just completed the procedure on my 50mm by following the steps on your website. It works very well, and the clove-and-cinnamon-oil-based livestock fly repellant that I spilled into my tool-bag last year, soaking my roll of teflon tape, now gives me and my lens kit a third dimension of mystery that is sure to set me apart in the competitive DSLR-DP market. Thank you!

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

Clove and cinnamon flavored lens! -awesome! Glad you found the info useful. ;)

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

wow... something to do on Memorial Day weekend..... Thanks Ted for the instructional photos...

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

That's awesome. I've thought about doing this to my Rokkors, just a little hesitant about pulling lenses apart. I need to find a junk lens off KEH to tinker with...

Re: DIY de-clicking of 50mm Nikkor
 

Fabulous, Ted. I have five classic Nikkors I'm going to de-click, now.

I always appreciate your DIY articles and ideas. You're a true asset to the community!