How can I safely remove a Nikon lens that’s stuck on the camera body?
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My Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S became stuck on a D800E body and won’t rotate off when pressing the lens-release button. I do not want to force it and risk damaging either the camera or lens. Has anyone dealt with a Nikon F-mount lens getting stuck, and what is the safest way to separate them?
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I have had this happen twice on my D800. To release the lens is simple. There is a service port, or cut-out, that is visible in front of the lens release. A thin bladed screw driver inserted into this port, with the lens or body turning at the same time will separate the two. If nothing else, you now only have to send the body into Nikon. I feel the pin in not substantial enough. You notice that where the pin breaks is only half the pin thickness due to a detent on the pin itself.
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Don’t force it. The safest advice from the community is to have a qualified Nikon repair technician or an experienced lens specialist remove it, since forcing a stuck F-mount lens can damage the lens mount, release mechanism, or locking pin.
One user noted that on a D800 there is a small service cut-out near the lens-release area; using a very thin flat screwdriver there while turning the lens may release the mount. However, that is essentially a repair technique and carries risk if you’re not experienced.
Best course: stop trying to twist it off, support the lens well, and take the body/lens combination to Nikon service or a reputable lens repair specialist. If they can free it without damage, you may only need service on the body’s locking mechanism, but both lens and body should be inspected.
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