leigh_marrin Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just picked up a Kiev 60 for $65.00. It has the usual 80mm/f2.8 lens. The seller said that the frame counter was broken, but otherwise was in working order. I checked out the Butkus.pdf Kiev manual and figured out how to load/unload it, but I can't take the lens off... I understand the lens mount is like the older Canon FD/FL breech-mount: turn the knurled ring CCW, and the lens should loosen. Well, it does not, despite my wriggling in all directions. Any clues? I have some old barrel lenses I'd like to try to adapt, IF I can get the darn 80mm lens off. Thanks in advance. --Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_marvin Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 <p>A strap wrench (which you should be able to find at a good hardware store) will turn the ring without doing any damage--I carry one in my camera bag with my Arax 60 outfit.. After you get the lens off "lubricate" the moving parts of the breech lock mount by rubbing a lead pencil on them. This will mostly eliminate sticking.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_marrin Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Robert, the lens retaining ring appears to be travelling in its normal range of travel. When turned fully CCW, the lens is looser and wobbles a bit, but does not come out. So you're saying I should force the ring further? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_marvin Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 <p>I've only used a strap wrench when the ring wouldn't budge at all. Perhaps you could apply a little bit of force, without being too enthusiastic about it. The ring has to turn far enough for the lugs on the lens mount to clear the openings.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wheatland Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 <p>I have the Kiev 60. Turn the breech ring anti clockwise. Then pull the lens out, do not turn the lens, merely pull the lens out. If it still does not release, inch the breech ring a little at a time and try to lift the lens out of the mount.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_marrin Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Paul, I've tried that repeatedly. No luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_marrin Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 I GOT THE LENS OFF! I was getting a little radical: decided to attempt to pull the lens out while holding the camera upside down, and it finally came out. I'm not quite sure why this worked.. THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED: the internal alignment pin is a THREADED SCREW that was slightly loose. I was able to tighten it one-half turn, and now the lens mounts and dismounts correctly. I'll dig out some "Lock-Tite" thread-glue and fasten it in place forever. Thanks to all who replied. --Leigh in Santa Barbara, Calif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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