How to repair filter threads on lens (Page 2): I wonder if that part is replaceable.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

I'm sure a repair shop has better tools and experience and to me money well spent. With regular nuts and bolts you use a tap and die to redo threads. Lens threads are tiny. What ever tool you would buy would most likely not be the same quality as a professional repair person would buy.

I wonder if that part is replaceable.

dleebrick Loc: Indian Land, South Carolina

GLSmith wrote:

The lens itself "took a tumble"...If I was to take a lens that had a mishap, I wouln't be worried about filter threads primarily, bu the super fine internal settings and exacting distances the lenses have to be calibrated to. Replacing or repairing the front filter ring would be the least of my worries

Lens function is normal. Images taken after the "tumble" appear to be unaffected, even under close inspection.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

dleebrick wrote:

Lens function is normal. Images taken after the "tumble" appear to be unaffected, even under close inspection.

If it is an in-expensive lens buy the tools and try DIY .....if an expensive lens send it to the pros.

Otherwise, if you are adventurous, just get a step-up adapter ring and using a rubberized ( removeable) glue, glue it in place over the existing threads. Of course you will have to get/use a different hood/filters also for this solution....
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M1911 Loc: DFW Metromess

I have done this before with metal threads. Take a toothbrush and put the non-bristle end to the threads parallel to the front element and gently tap the other end with a small hammer (tack hammer) and work the bend out slowly working from one end of the bend to the other. If you can rest the lens on a sand bag or something similar it helps.

The toothbrush is soft enough to form. to the treads without buggering them.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

dleebrick wrote:

My Canon 24-105 lens took a tumble and the filter threads are deformed in a couple spots, preventing a filter from being attached. Is there a DYI tool that can repair the threads or is this best left to a camera shop?

Since it is a lens, leave it to the pros. If it were a filter, you could but another one.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

jerryc41 wrote:

Right. I can't imagine what would be required to repair those tiny threads on a very small ring. I would buy a new filter. Then I would use a file, blade, pointy-nose pliers, etc., to try straightening the threads myself. I like taking on challenges like that (but not for other people

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Regardless who does the straightening, I would be afraid that the filter threads would damage the lens threads.

It's the lens threads that need repair.

detrp46 Loc: United States

dleebrick wrote:

My Canon 24-105 lens took a tumble and the filter threads are deformed in a couple spots, preventing a filter from being attached. Is there a DYI tool that can repair the threads or is this best left to a camera shop?

I once had that happen to me, I bought a step down adapter that was the filter size, and outer ring larger, I slowly screwed it in until the threads were repaired. It wasn't "piano" perfect, but I was able to get the filters on. Good luck!

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

kymarto wrote:

There are tools on eBay that are quite cheap and work well for most dents in filter threads. Here is one example.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/312602427636?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kgJRrwKDTSS&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=TaYuEEd3ReG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

This tool works well.
It is also available from Amazon: Repair Tool for Lens and Filter Ring at a better price.

detrp46 Loc: United States

They didn't have that back in 198
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Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Not to open a can of UHH bag of worms but don't use a filter and live with it. Lot on here don't like filters. I always use one. I live 3 miles from ocean and go there a lot. I use it to protect from salt air. Salt air has moisture and when that evaporates you leave salt behind. Better to clean filters more than normal the clean a lens

Boris77

dleebrick wrote:

My Canon 24-105 lens took a tumble and the filter threads are deformed in a couple spots, preventing a filter from being attached. Is there a DYI tool that can repair the threads or is this best left to a camera shop?

Seeing the tool(s) available on line I would fix it myself - unless there was a nearby camera shop I was familiar with. Free expert advice and a price quote are always welcome.
I have repaired threads on many things, including camera lens, with the only downside being that the repair was visible because I never bothered to recolor the damaged area. IF I used filters on digital cameras on a regular basis, the repair tool would be in my cabinet.
Boris

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

Not to open a can of UHH bag of worms but don't use a filter and live with it. Lot on here don't like filters. I always use one. I live 3 miles from ocean and go there a lot. I use it to protect from salt air. Salt air has moisture and when that evaporates you leave salt behind. Better to clean filters more than normal the clean a lens

You are suggesting a uv for protective prepossess?

There are other filters that one might want to use, such as an nd for a longer shutter speed. Just one of few.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

frankraney wrote:

You are suggesting a uv for protective prepossess?

There are other filters that one might want to use, such as an nd for a longer shutter speed. Just one of few.

WHERE IN MY POST DID I SAY UV FILTER? PLEASE QUOTE REPLY AND POINT IT OUT. Another hugger looking to start a fight about the type of filter he made up. REREAD MY POST. FAKE NEWS.
They do sell clear protective filters which I've read on here are better for digital use. Uv were a staple for film. I left out the type of filter to avoid a secondary discussion about type of filter. I have a legit reason for filter use others may shoot in different conditions.
Reading is a lost art

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

WHERE IN MY POST DID I SAY UV FILTER? PLEASE QUOTE REPLY AND POINT IT OUT. Another hugger looking to start a fight about the type of filter he made up. REREAD MY POST. FAKE NEWS.
They do sell clear protective filters which I've read on here are better for digital use. Uv were a staple for film. I left out the type of filter to avoid a secondary discussion about type of filter. I have a legit reason for filter use others may shoot in different conditions.
Reading is a lost art

Re read my post. It was a question. Because you did not mention what type, be and said don't use filters. And there are uses for filters.

Notice I am not yelling back. I was not looking for a fight, just clarifying, but it sure seems you are looking for one. Find it somewhere else.

Bill_de Loc: US

rmalarz wrote:

I'd leave that to an experienced camera technician. I've seen this type of repair done and it works quite well. But, the work was done by someone with decades of experience.
--Bob

I agree ! At the same time the tech could see if any lens ellements got misaligned.

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