Badly scratched lens. Nikon 18-140
Jan 17, 2022 10:19:16 #
Maybe a little out there, but in the past I have used Pledge furniture spray to fill in the swirl scratches on my glasses. It is temporary but it worked.
Jan 17, 2022 12:17:35 #
To all those who took the time to offer assistance about my scratched lens, I, thank you for your kindness!! I learned a lot. And the biggest lesson I learned is to get clear protective filters!!!! Thank you again!!
Love reading "you" every morning with my coffee.
I shall keep the lens and try the black paint...as I mentioned, the scratch only showed up in certain photos and thankfully not in all my Sedona photos.
In looking for a replacement on line, found a "excellent" used Nikon 18-200 that I put an order in for...can return if not happy.
I will try the black paint and then put it with the other lenses that I rarely use as I also have some Nikon cameras that I no longer use as well. They all work and are in great condition. I am saving them for my grandchildren...true that their cell phones will probably be all they will want....but, I still want them to experience the feel of having a "real" camera in their hands!!
After all....They have seen their grandmother with a camera constantly in front of her face from the time they were born.
Love reading "you" every morning with my coffee.
I shall keep the lens and try the black paint...as I mentioned, the scratch only showed up in certain photos and thankfully not in all my Sedona photos.
In looking for a replacement on line, found a "excellent" used Nikon 18-200 that I put an order in for...can return if not happy.
I will try the black paint and then put it with the other lenses that I rarely use as I also have some Nikon cameras that I no longer use as well. They all work and are in great condition. I am saving them for my grandchildren...true that their cell phones will probably be all they will want....but, I still want them to experience the feel of having a "real" camera in their hands!!
After all....They have seen their grandmother with a camera constantly in front of her face from the time they were born.
Jan 17, 2022 12:28:32 #
AutoGal wrote:
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I'm sorry for your loss: Consider the Hoya multicoated HD3 UV which uses hardened glass and repels dirt and fingerprints: https://www.adorama.com/hy77uvhd3.html?utm_source=rflaid21866
Lens Rental - My Not Quite Complete Protective Filter Article: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/06/the-comprehensive-ranking-of-the-major-uv-filters-on-the-market/
A very interesting read: http://kurtmunger.com/dirty_lens_articleid35.html
JimmyT Sends
Jan 17, 2022 12:46:36 #
AutoGal wrote:
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I have a Canon zoom lens that 'acquired' a significant scratch on the front element. The only time it showed was when light hit the front element. I painted over the scratch with a permanent black felt pen, voila, no obvious impact on pictures under any lighting conditions.
bwa
Jan 17, 2022 12:53:45 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You can sell it 'as is' on ebay, clearly listed as damaged and explaining and showing the scratch in pictures. You might make this a bid-for item. Someone who needs the parts may bid up the sale price above just the cost of shipping.
For your new lens, consider if an always-on clear protective filter should be added, protection again this type of lens destroying damage. The B+W XS-Pro Clear MRC filters are so clear, you won't see the glass when first opening the packaging.
For your new lens, consider if an always-on clear protective filter should be added, protection again this type of lens destroying damage. The B+W XS-Pro Clear MRC filters are so clear, you won't see the glass when first opening the packaging.
Second ebay.
Sold a totally broken lens in 1 hour after posting.
Jan 17, 2022 13:57:28 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
AutoGal wrote:
To all those who took the time to offer assistance... (show quote)
Good choice on keeping and on the 18-200, good luck in your quest! Use a single hair from a paint brush and a very steady hand, should greatly minimize any paint slop.
Jan 17, 2022 19:50:00 #
Jan 18, 2022 08:44:53 #
AutoGal wrote:
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If you are of the experimental nature you can polish the scratch out of it. You will of course remove the lens coatings at that point but you can polish the scratch out. If you can feel it will your fingernail then it will take to much to do but if you can't feel it or just barely feel it you can polish it out with optical grade cerium oxide. I only suggest this as a fun experiment. I Polish and cut gemstones. I have pushed a lot of things in my life. It is interesting if you are curious.
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