JohnBoy5562 Loc: Alabama

I just purchase a Nikon AF 55mm Micro lens off Facebook market place. It came with a Nikon D8008 camera and 5 rolls of film for $30 which was a great deal. I’m also going to try out the camera tomorrow. But when I got home and really looked at the lens the focus ring was broke and part of the ring is missing. Does anyone know of a place I can buy a focusing ring for this lens? The lens works perfectly with my d850 the only reason I would want to fix the focusing ring is for manual focusing. I’ve looked on eBay and Amazon. Also the film is expired the Kodak expired on 6-2016 and the kentmere on 11-2017 can I still use the film? Thank in advance.

bnsf

Put the film in the refrigerator and it still should be good. Talk to the person who you purchased the camera from and see if they stored the film in the refrigerator. If they did not I would throw the film away. Check with Nikon and see if they will sell you a focus ring or you might have to send the lens in for repair.

JohnBoy5562 Loc: Alabama

I did check Nikon website and they don’t have any parts for that lens.🤬

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

If you are unable to find part on Ebay find someone with a 3D printer and take pieces and some exact measurements. Good luck

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

Mid west photo

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

I would still try the film. Nothing ventured nothing gained. But I wouldn’t judge the camera by this film.

Never heard of Kentmere film.

Chuck

therwol Loc: USA

I checked eBay. The two copies of this lens listed for parts/repair are both missing the focusing ring. Many used copies are listed at from $130 to $350. I think you may have to be content with using the lens on your D850, but lack of manual focus may hinder actual macro work.

For those who don't know, this is a first generation Nikon autofocus lens. It uses the same optics as the manual focus 55mm f/2.8 lens, really outstanding in that regard. Unfortunately, Nikon must have felt that people wouldn't really use these AF lenses on manual focus cameras. The tiny focusing ring appears to be an afterthought. There is no friction or damping when you turn the ring. This particular lens has a manual focus and autofocus setting on the lens. It's not what you might think. The manual focus setting simply applies some friction to the ring. I think this is relevant here. I've had two (used) copies of the same lens. The first applied so much friction to the ring in the manual focus mode that the lens was virtually frozen. I can see how someone would then force the delicate ring to move and break it. I gave the lens to my son in-law and told him to leave it in the autofocus mode. The second copy I got doesn't apply nearly as much friction, but I leave it in the autofocus mode and manually focus.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Might be a common issue? Give Rick a call. He might be able to help….
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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I can also recommend Rick as her fixed an older Nikon 35/2 for me. He was fast and very fair. As far as the film, refrigerate it. It is very usable. Check with CHG_Canon on here about use and ISO speeds to expose at. Perhaps start a thread on just that issue and i'll bet he'll chime in. Best of luck.

JohnBoy5562 Loc: Alabama

here are two photo I took with the 55mm it seam to work well. I just wist the focusing ring wasn't broken.and thank for all of the replies.

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Basil_O Loc: Minneapolis, MN

I replaced a similar broken focus ring on an old Minolta lens by using a rubber O ring. Your local hardware store can help.

JohnBoy5562 Loc: Alabama

the focusing ring on this lens is not like other Nikon lens. it is hard plastic and very narrow and is almost impossible to manual focus with out it.

Basil_O Loc: Minneapolis, MN

You may still be adle to slip an o ring over the mechanism. It will grip it enough to turn it while also giving you something for your fingers to hold and turn. It's not a factory replacement, but it's worth 59cents to try. Lol

limeybiker

Rick Wiggins.

therwol Loc: USA

The 55 f/2.8 Micro (manual or AF) is a super sharp lens. Ken Rockwell once called it Nikon's sharpest lens. I would question whether that's still true in 2022, but it really is sharp. Not only is it sharp, it's equally sharp from corner to corner, unlike most conventional lenses. It's too bad you're having this problem with yours.

The focusing ring that broke off of yours attaches to something underneath. Have you tried to see if that underneath part turns? If so, the O ring idea may be viable.

I believe that all of the first generation Nikon AF lenses use this crappy focusing ring. I wonder if another that takes a 55mm filter could provide a ring for this one, but I wouldn't invest money in a whole lens to find out.