Fixing a lens: I recently had an incident where my camera separated from my carry strap causing my camera to fall straight down impacting my 18-250 telephoto lens. Of course, the...

jkadish

I recently had an incident where my camera separated from my carry strap causing my camera to fall straight down impacting my 18-250 telephoto lens. Of course, the camera no longer takes pictures when this lens attached.

Is this something I can fix myself or does it necessitate my sending it out for repair? Also, can anyone recommend a good site to purchase a used replacement lens? Thank you!

3dees

are your sure it's the lens and not the camera? I doubt you have the knowledge to do any repairs to either. you can find used equipment at KEH, E BAY Adorama, B&H, etc.

jkadish

The camera works when I attach my wide angle lens. I didn't think I would be able to fix it but thought I would ask. Thanks!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jkadish wrote:

I recently had an incident where my camera separated from my carry strap causing my camera to fall straight down impacting my 18-250 telephoto lens. Of course, the camera no longer takes pictures when this lens attached.

Is this something I can fix myself or does it necessitate my sending it out for repair? Also, can anyone recommend a good site to purchase a used replacement lens? Thank you!

Put the lens on ebay "For Parts." Used lenses are available for good prices. KEH is excellent.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR6.TRC0.A0.H0.Xnikon+18-250.TRS0&_nkw=nikon+18-250&_sacat=0

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Take it apart and play with it might be able to fix it. Nothing to loose.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

jkadish wrote:

I recently had an incident where my camera separated from my carry strap causing my camera to fall straight down impacting my 18-250 telephoto lens. Of course, the camera no longer takes pictures when this lens attached.

Is this something I can fix myself or does it necessitate my sending it out for repair? Also, can anyone recommend a good site to purchase a used replacement lens? Thank you!

NO, you cannot fix it yourself. It could cost more to fix it than buying a good used one off ebay. I am guessing you have a Sony 18-250? Here is what they sell for on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R2.TR3.TRC0.A0.H0.XSony+18-250.TRS0&_nkw=sony+18-250mm+lens&_sacat=0

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Sounds like my wife quote, You can't do that.

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

If it's of no practical use anymore, and you don't want to hassle selling it for parts, why not take it apart and see how it works? I remember taking apart old radios, broken power tools, etc. just to see what was inside. And like WessoJPG says, what have you got to lose? :-)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

WessoJPEG wrote:

Sounds like my wife quote, You can't do that.

That was all the incentive I needed to prove that I could do that.

jkadish

It's a Sigma lens for a Nikon. Thanks!

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

WessoJPEG wrote:

Sounds like my wife quote, You can't do that.

Send it to me, I'll try to fix it.

Dabe Loc: Southern Missouri, Ozarks

jerryc41 wrote:

That was all the incentive I needed to prove that I could do that.

I am always amused by people who presume others are bound by the same limitations they are. Most of my "expensive" lenses were broken before they came into my possession. Why?, because I was able to purchase them at a small fraction of the price for a working lens. While some were definitely more of a challenge than others, I have yet to purchase one I haven't been able to put back into perfect working order.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Dabe wrote:

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