Fujifilm X-T5 Exposure Preview Issue with 18-55mm Lens

[Mindia]

Hi everyone,

After a fall, my Fujifilm X-T5 is not showing real-time exposure changes on the LCD/EVF when using the Fujinon 18-55mm lens. Adjustments to shutter speed, ISO, or aperture don’t affect the preview, but photos come out correctly exposed.

• Manual lenses work fine; exposure previews adjust as expected.
• Settings checked: "Preview Exp./WB in Manual Mode" is ON.
• Contacts cleaned; firmware updated.

Could this be due to damaged lens communication or aperture mechanics? Has anyone suffered from similar issue?

Thanks for any insights!