Need a guide to take apart the Canon 50mm F1.8

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

I have just been out with the camera and had a bit of a whoopsie by slipping down and putting the camera face down into the mud! Now its locked up n everything etc. Need to take it bits to properly clean it. Any guides ?

If not I will just buy another.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

I know (ive just set my msn messenger name to RIP so im sure Its past my skills)

So far I have taken the acutal lens from out of its external casing. Theres a few screws and plastic weird things taken from it but my problem now is removing the external moving ring from the inside bit. I cant do this for
1, Its set inside of two grooves
2, the circuit board is soldered to the motor and thats locked into place with several gears.

At this stage I have stopped as the only way forward I can see is to Force open.

Im shocked this lens's instore price is £90

Im dead sure I only paid £60 for it a year ago from the same place.


Think I wont be getting another but save up for the 50mm F1.4.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

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Try posting the same at dpreview.com/forums and I bet someone will link you a guide. or even search those forums as I bets its been done before. Obviously in the Canon lenses forum.

already have done. Will wait to get some replys.

Hoodi. yeah well its a steal at its bargin price (what I got it for) Whats the price of Nikons answer to it ?