Sony SEL55210 Camera Lens Disassembly

Written By: Nathan Rose
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Sony SEL55210 Camera Lens Disassembly

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

17

Time Required

2 hours

Introduction

Identification

This lens can be identified by the markings “E 4.5-6.3/55-210 OSS” in addition to the model/serial number sticker.

Wikipedia Page

Sony Support Page

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    • Remove 4 screws

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    • Gently disconnect cable from ZIP connector.

    • iFixit connector guide.

    • Remove E-mount bezel.

    • Avoid stressing flat cables.

    • Sensitive electronics - avoid static discharge.

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    • Gently disconnect 3 cables from ZIP connector.

    • The two wider connectors open from the cable side, the thinner connector opens from the back side.

    • iFixit connector guide.

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    • Remove 3 screws

    • Remove printed circuit board.

    • Sensitive electronics - avoid static discharge.

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    • Remove three screws from outer bezel ears.

    • Gently remove bezel.

    • Be mindful of cables when removing bezel.

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    • Remove 2 screws from lens park sensor.

    • Remove lens park sensor.

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    • Remove 2 screws from 2 lens brackets.

    • Remove brackets.

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    • Loosen (or remove) 2 telescope sensor screws.

    • Do not remove this sensor - it is connected via a flat cable to the focus ring.

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    • Remove 3 screws.

    • Pull lens out of external encasement.

    • Maneuver the telescope sensor so that it unmates from the slot in the internal lens body

    • Carefully feed the OSS/AF motor wire through the slot.

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    • Remove 3 screws

    • Remove the lens element.

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    • Gently pry up magnetic OSS retaining bracket.

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    • Remove 3 screws from the aperture end of the telescoping mechanism.

    • Lift lens to reveal and remove 3 brass/nylon nuts.

    Will this give me access to the outer lens so I can clean the inside and outside?

    Ed Oro -

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    • Remove outer optical lens sleeve.

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    • Remove 3 screws from the slide guides on the aperture end of the lens.

    • Remove 3 black nylon slide washers from the lens encasement.

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    • Remove the OSS/AF mechanism.

    • Gently pull the cable up and out from the lens encasement groove.

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    • Remove Kapton tape from aperture motor connector.

    • Save tape for reassembly

    • Disconnect aperture connector.

    • Remove 2 screws from aperture ring.

    • Remove aperture mechanism.

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    • Disconnect 3 cables.

    • Remove 3 screws

    • Gently separate the OSS mechanism.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Nathan Rose

Member since: 18/01/21

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One comment

why did you need to dissasemble this lens. this lens looks similar to my 55mm lens which no longer focuses and the camera doesn’t recognize the lense anymore.

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