I bought a used Takumar 55mm f1.8. Its M42 screw mount with manual and automatic modes. I used it on my E-330 camera with adapter and it worked fine. The adapater only supports manual operation. However, when I mount it on my Zenit E camera, I did it without using any mounts since its also M42. Now, the lens stuck and I read that a camera needs to have a release button in order to get the lens out. However, there is no such button on Zenit camera and the lens cannot be taken off. Can anyone give me an advise on how to handle this situation? Should I disassemble the camera?
2007-12-31 07:43:12 · 2 answers · asked by Iamverybroken 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Do not disassemble the camera. You may have had the lens out of alignment with the body when you mounted it and connection is jammed. If you really care about the equipment, I would take it to a competent camera shop and let their repair department remove the lens. Good luck.
2007-12-31 07:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you only need a release button on bayonet Takumar (Pentax) lenses. My Spot F w/ 55 f2 has no release. But my KM w/ 50 f2, has a release. Screw mount and bayonet both fit a lot of cameras but the stop down pin and post may not line up or even be on every camera. In short, it's stuck. I have an idea that you might be able to keep the shutter open and release the pin from whatever it hit, but I wouldn't try it. It calls for a mechanic.
2007-12-31 12:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋