Mag Switch Lens Removal... HOW!

[marc2040]

I think it was a combination of top first, then bottom plus sliding.
FYI you can bend the lens horizontally about 1 cm without damage, vertically they are very stiff.

 

[BriP]

good to know. what do you mean by sliding?

 

[marc2040]

good to know. what do you mean by sliding?

From nose bridge side to the outside of the orbital.

 

[BriP]

oh ok. i managed to get them out; will try install/ remove again.. cheers

 

[marc2040]

You should write a HOW-TO in the DIY section. These Switch bastards are fragile and stiff and nobody wants to crack his frame or the lenses.

 

[BriP]

yup i will do. ill take good photos and write it up.. unfortunately the paint got chipped. seems like theres no easy/clean way to do it. i found the way that minimises damage but i dont think it gets better than that...

 

[BriP]

anyway the frame needed restoration and thats what i wanted the lenses out- i think its the only time you should remove the lenses of them

 

[marc2040]

Do you cut new lenses?

 

[BriP]

yeah i will. the lens shape is very unique with critical angles of bevel along the edges that help it fit into the frame easier. i will take photos. it will be tough to make but just needs patience. the originals are still nice but there is some tiny flaking in one corner where it had been pressed on the frame, and also one spot inside where the anti reflective coat is peeling.

 

[marc2040]

Oh no, that's a difficult custom work, because you cannot swap the lenses in and out for a perfect fitting.
I don't know what it was, but do you have some material from your custom Zero left? I mean the material you've used for the model for assembling!?
Or Fiberglass?
You could make a template using your old lenses.