Is my lens toast?
Jan 23, 2013 16:45:56 #
I dropped my Canon 50mm f1.8 prime lens on the floor and the front element popped out. It looks like it should just snap back into place but it won't. Nothing seems to be broken or bent.
Probably not worth sending for repairs. Is it DIY fixable?
Probably not worth sending for repairs. Is it DIY fixable?
Jan 23, 2013 17:05:17 #
It would most likely, but I really don't know, cost you more to get it repaired then to get a new one.
Jan 23, 2013 17:11:49 #
It may just pop back into place. You just have to get it aligned just right. There may be a video or two on YouTube explaining this. I have fixed them before.
Jan 23, 2013 17:41:26 #
That has to be frustrating, I know.
I'd take it to a local camera store and get their opinion. They may even be able to "pop" it back in place on sitre depending on the store.
But strictly as a matter of curiosity: did your lens have a skylight filter or a hood when it was dropped?
I'd take it to a local camera store and get their opinion. They may even be able to "pop" it back in place on sitre depending on the store.
But strictly as a matter of curiosity: did your lens have a skylight filter or a hood when it was dropped?
Jan 23, 2013 18:24:24 #
Jan 23, 2013 19:35:09 #
Jan 23, 2013 20:33:03 #
The same thing happened to me with this lens. I popped it back together and was surprised when it worked.
Jan 23, 2013 22:34:29 #
Fiddled with it, lined it up, laid it on my desk with the front element down, gave it a kill or cure hard whack with the flat of my hand and the front element popped back into place. Images are sharp and the auto focus and diaphragm seem to be working fine.
Jan 23, 2013 23:02:54 #
rps wrote:
Fiddled with it, lined it up, laid it on my desk with the front element down, gave it a kill or cure hard whack with the flat of my hand and the front element popped back into place. Images are sharp and the auto focus and diaphragm seem to be working fine.
Gotta love a 50!
Jan 23, 2013 23:17:15 #
rps wrote:
Fiddled with it, lined it up, laid it on my desk with the front element down, gave it a kill or cure hard whack with the flat of my hand and the front element popped back into place. Images are sharp and the auto focus and diaphragm seem to be working fine.
I'm sure that's the way the pro repairmen do it! :roll:
Good for you!
Jan 24, 2013 06:11:46 #
Jan 24, 2013 08:25:45 #
Jan 24, 2013 09:32:06 #
rps wrote:
Glad to hear that. Fiddled with it, lined it up, laid it on my desk with the front element down, gave it a kill or cure hard whack with the flat of my hand and the front element popped back into place. Images are sharp and the auto focus and diaphragm seem to be working fine.
Now pay yourself $125 for the repair service and save it for your next lens.
Jan 24, 2013 10:13:16 #
rps wrote:
Fiddled with it, lined it up, laid it on my desk with the front element down, gave it a kill or cure hard whack with the flat of my hand and the front element popped back into place. Images are sharp and the auto focus and diaphragm seem to be working fine.
SUCCESS!!! Not so much a Nifty Fifty as a Shifty Fifty then LOL!!!
Jan 24, 2013 10:41:16 #
Cool repair job. I hope you got all the finger prints of the lens element.
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