MINOLTA - Minolta 16mm Fisheye Disassembly

Comprehensive technical disassembly guide for the MINOLTA MD 16mm f2.8 Fisheye lens, specifically designed for cleaning and mold removal on this ultra-wide-angle optical system. This practical tutorial provides detailed step-by-step instructions for accessing the internal optical elements of this specialized lens. The document outlines all required tools including JIS cross-point precision screwdriver, spanner wrench, rubber gloves, and compressed air/blower. The disassembly procedure covers: removal of the front name ring and lens group using a spanner wrench, rear cap removal, extraction of the rear lens unit using rubber gloves. Critical warnings address delicate components such as click-stop springs and tiny ball bearings prone to being lost during disassembly. Essential information is provided on the unit structure of front and rear lens groups sandwiching the aperture mechanism, with details on hard-coated external lens surfaces versus soft internal coatings vulnerable to scratching, plus identification of built-in filters. An optical diagram illustrates the complex multi-element design of this specialized fisheye. Invaluable resource for collectors and technicians working with classic camera optics and manual-focus Minolta systems.