Removing black cone at rear of Red 18mm Prime.

[James T Mather]

Does anyone have any info on removing the black cone at the rear of the 18mm Red prime. I want to test it on an Alexa and it doesn't fit - I read that removing the black cone at the rear remedies this. Does anyone have any information on which black cone and how to do this? Any info appreciated.

Thanks all.

J.

 

[Scott Crawley]

I don't mean to be rude but I'm thinking; If you have to ask, you shouldn't touch it.

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

It unscrews from the mount.
It is glued on so you may have to remove the PL mount and put some solvent or heat it up to soften the glue.
hope this helps...

 

[Victor Lazaro]

Is there any maintenance shop that would do this for him?
this would void all warranties I am guessing.

 

[James T Mather]

Thanks for the useful reply Jacek. Appreciated.

 

[Scott Crawley]

It's a bold move. Best wishes James.

 

[Chris Bell]

It's an easy thing to do... take it to a good lens technician. I was lucky, mine was not glued in place and unscrewed without much trouble. Fits on the Alexa without issue.