I was almost in tears
Nov 16, 2020 16:05:44 #
Your a pretty smart gal Marge. The ice and Saran Wrap trick is one I’ll put into the memory bank. Thanks for sharing it. I wouldn’t worry about how much you paid for the lens. If your hubby is anything like me I’m willing to bet he’s spent a few more dollars and any number of things then he’d fess up to you. I know my wife has as well and that’s ok by me. Now if I can remember where I stuffed that piece of knowledge in my remaining memory bank.
Nov 16, 2020 17:24:12 #
JIM H wrote:
I recently purchased a used lens the came with a U... (show quote)
Did the same thing and completely satisfied. Filter wrenches are the way to go
Nov 17, 2020 07:12:54 #
DaveC
Loc: Illinois
I’m not quite convinced that the filter “saved” the lens. A filter is a thin piece of flat glass and as such is quite fragile. The front element of a lens is a thick piece of curved glass, much stronger as tests have shown. We have no idea why that filter broke, there was a lens cap covering it. So presumably nothing actually struck the filter. Possibly a side impact to the camera lens may cause a thin piece of glass to break. I would guess that if there was no filter on she would have had no damage and never realized that something had happened in the case.
Nov 17, 2020 07:23:49 #
anotherview wrote:
Good morning. I've experienced a similar accident more than once, with the same conclusion as yours: "I have always thought it unnecessary to add more glass in front of an expensive lens but I think I might now be a convert!"
I expect the contrarians here will say otherwise.
I expect the contrarians here will say otherwise.
Yes, anotherview, lots on both sides of the fence. I guess best just to do what makes each of us more comfortable.
Nov 17, 2020 07:25:22 #
SteveR wrote:
Gotta ask, no cap?
Yes, Steve, there was a cap on. I heard the tinkling sound and saw the smashed glass when I removed the cap.
Nov 17, 2020 07:28:01 #
David Kay wrote:
I am trying to figure out how the filter glass broke when the lens cover was intact.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
The filter glass is much more breakable that the lens glass. Steve Perry on You tube did a demo with breaking front lens' It was quite interesting.
David, your guess is as good as mine. I have no explanation as to why the glass broke without a mark on the cap. I did watch Steve’s demo. Fascinating and cringe inducing at the same time!
Nov 17, 2020 07:28:58 #
JOEharbor wrote:
I have always put a filter on all my lens it has paid off one time but it saved my lens. I'm happy to see it worked for you too. Joe
Thanks, Joe!
Nov 17, 2020 07:31:02 #
no12mo wrote:
RE: "...Well, it’s either that or assume responsibility for all the future packing myself...." BOTH! Glad your lens survived. I use filters on all my lens. You never know when you'll need the protection.
Thanks for the tip with the ice cubes. I have the filter wrenches but I like your solution.
I hoped I wouldn’t have to order then wait for filter wrenches!
Thanks for the tip with the ice cubes. I have the filter wrenches but I like your solution.
I hoped I wouldn’t have to order then wait for filter wrenches!
Nov 17, 2020 07:32:12 #
no12mo wrote:
I thought you already tested it. Yes, test it ASAP
No worries! I took it for a spin and it seems just fine!
Nov 17, 2020 07:35:04 #
JIM H wrote:
I recently purchased a used lens the came with a U... (show quote)
And they’re adjustable! Nice. Thank you Jim! I’ll go shopping now.
Nov 17, 2020 07:38:06 #
WIHorseman wrote:
Your a pretty smart gal Marge. The ice and Saran Wrap trick is one I’ll put into the memory bank. Thanks for sharing it. I wouldn’t worry about how much you paid for the lens. If your hubby is anything like me I’m willing to bet he’s spent a few more dollars and any number of things then he’d fess up to you. I know my wife has as well and that’s ok by me. Now if I can remember where I stuffed that piece of knowledge in my remaining memory bank.
Oh, yes! I’m quite certain he has and I’m also “pretty sure” he wouldn’t care but we’ve gotta have our little secrets!
Nov 17, 2020 07:38:52 #
no12mo wrote:
Did the same thing and completely satisfied. Filter wrenches are the way to go
Shopping today!
Nov 17, 2020 07:42:19 #
DaveC wrote:
I’m not quite convinced that the filter “saved” th... (show quote)
You may very well be right, Dave. I think exactly what happened will remain an insoluble mystery.
Nov 17, 2020 11:16:53 #
Besperus
Loc: Oregon
Having a dust collector in front of a valuable lens is often times an asset. A lens hood can serve the same purpose without the possible addition of a collection of schmutz accumulation. Trouble being fitting it all in a camera bag/storage container.
Nov 17, 2020 11:37:05 #
Besperus wrote:
Having a dust collector in front of a valuable lens is often times an asset. A lens hood can serve the same purpose without the possible addition of a collection of schmutz accumulation. Trouble being fitting it all in a camera bag/storage container.
Yep! Gotta protect from the dreaded schmutz all through life don’t we?! I should mention it happens to be a favoured word of one of my daughters. 😂
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