DOCUMENTED REPAIR · HOSTOPHOTO

Freeing a stuck Schneider ALPA Xenon 50mm f/1.9

Old lubricant can gum up a lens mechanism. This Schneider ALPA Xenon needed careful cleaning and movement restored.

When lubricant dries, a lens can become stiff or partly blocked. The Schneider ALPA Xenon 50mm f/1.9 in this note needed careful work to restore movement.The repair involves opening the relevant mechanical section, removing old grease and relubricating sparingly.The correct feel is smooth and controlled, never loose or forced.