Nikon 180mm 2.8 Ai - Cleaning and Lubrication

Making the focus smooth
00:00 Initial state
00:27 Start disassembly
07:52 Cleaning grease
08:05 Lubrication
09:34 Reassembly

[@Demas242]

Thank you for this video. I need to tear down my 180mm ais to regrease.

[@moseshernandez7145]

Great video, thank you for posting. What brand grade are you using?

[@shirtstealer86]

Thanks for this!! I disassembled mine 4 years ago and now it is time to put it together again! And I hope I’ll be able to get the focus right. 😅 btw, do you have any tips for removing old grease?

[@yorgic]

I use a toothbrush and alcohol to clean old grease

[@babelfish2010]

Thanks for posting this. I just got lens with stiff focus (barely moves). Question, how difficult is do disassemble when focus is so stiff? Should I heat the lens or add solvent?
I don't see you've marked less on dissasembly. You've added too much grease I think. Which one you recommend. Thank your for showing this. If any tips please reply.

[@yorgic]

I use grease for plastic gears.

[@chenxt0906]

Thanks for this!! and I want to know how to clean dust , do you have any tips ?

[@chenxt0906]

I have a ais 180 2.8 ed version len,and I can't find videos about cleaning bust spot inside this len

[@yorgic]

You can use a rocket blower.

[@legacy_2309]

Хочу его разобрать для Большого формата камеры 🤪

[@SimonTheExile]

You make one error and this lens has more screws loose than you by attempting to clean a masterpiece