Just fell and broke my 18-55mm kit lens. repair or scrap
Jun 7, 2017 09:46:23 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Sorry to hear you fell but glad to hear you are OK. If you liked how the lens performed it is certainly going to be less expensive just to by a Nikon refurb from ABC. Prices are < $100 and a repair would certainly be as expensive if not more.
Jun 7, 2017 09:48:38 #
JeffinMass
Loc: MA
I hope that you are alright. I fell on my camera and lens and suffered a fractured ankle and shoulder. My camera, lens and myself survived. I would see it as a gift from heaven that you fell. For every bad situation there is always a golden rainbow afterwards. Invest in a lens that has a greater focal length and is more durable. The increased cost is worth it in the long run. You can use your 18-55 as a bookend.
Jun 7, 2017 10:30:23 #
Jun 7, 2017 10:42:55 #
I don't cost you more to fix than it's worth. I agree with many of the others. Dump it and get a new one I like the recommendation for the Tamron 24 to 70
Jun 7, 2017 10:58:17 #
Place it against your car's rear tire, put the car in reverse and floorboard the gas pedal...
Jun 7, 2017 11:02:50 #
DavidPine wrote:
Scrap. Minimum repair at Nikon is about $500.00
I checked the Nikon website and the repair cost for the lens is $117 checking the dropped and zoom problem boxes. You can get another used lens at KEH for between $99 to $115. I have bought several lens from them over the years and the quality is better than they have listed.
Jun 7, 2017 11:06:21 #
If you're tied to that lens just go for the refurbished one. A new lens goes for about 150.00.
Jun 7, 2017 11:11:05 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Just looked and Cameta has a Nikon refurb lens for $88 (no tax outside NY and free shipping) Plus they extend the 90-day Nikon warranty to 1 yr (they use Mack for that).
Jun 7, 2017 11:15:25 #
dhelix33 wrote:
Be careful out there! Throw it in the garbage. I purchase Nikon (body only) and get a Nikkor OEM or good quality after-market glass for the camera.
Recommend this glass for your replacement⦠Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM for Nikon DSLRs with APS-C Sensors (image attached)
Recommend this glass for your replacement⦠Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM for Nikon DSLRs with APS-C Sensors (image attached)
It is what I went to on my D5300. It is on the camera most of the time. Image quality is noticably better than the Nikon 18-55. But it weighs and costs more.
Jun 7, 2017 12:00:04 #
Been there done that - it is not worth repairing. There are no simple or cheap repairs. So throw it out, take it apart to see how it works, give it to the kids, but you can buy a new one for less than the cost of repair. You can buy a used one for less than a good steak dinner.
Jun 7, 2017 12:03:45 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
I like the paperweight idea myself. At a recent camera show, saw a company that makes coffee cups out of old lenses (take out the guts and put in a waterproof insert). You could also make it into a pencil/pen holder for your desk.
Just some options for a dead lens that's not worth fixing
Just some options for a dead lens that's not worth fixing
Jun 7, 2017 12:04:41 #
texex
Loc: San Antonio, TX
It's a very versatile lens, so I'd replace it. You can find it all day long for under $200.
Jun 7, 2017 12:07:55 #
BeaverNewby wrote:
Hi Guys and Girls
I just broke my 18-55 Nikon kit lens. No insurance, should I repair, replace, scrap or upgrade?
Blessed, that I was not injured.
I just broke my 18-55 Nikon kit lens. No insurance, should I repair, replace, scrap or upgrade?
Blessed, that I was not injured.
If it's the mount and it's plastic, you can buy the part, with instructions to replace it on eBay. I've done this about three times on lenses for Canon and Nikon.
Otherwise, list it for sale (parts or repair) on eBay. I'm always surprised at how much parts or repair photo gear brings on eBay. It is apparently a source of parts or fix/sell for a lot of repair people. It's worth money still, no matter how broken.
Furthermore the 18-55 lenses from most Canon and Nikon are no slouches. You'll have to spend serious money to buy a better lens in that focal range.
Jun 7, 2017 14:42:46 #
Use the event as a blessing....gives you the excuse to buy a better lens.
Jun 7, 2017 17:07:00 #
Been there done that - it is not worth repairing. There are no simple or cheap repairs. So throw it out, take it apart to see how it works, give it to the kids, but you can buy a new one for less than the cost of repair. You can buy a used one for less than a good steak dinner.
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