31 f1.8 with damaged lens hood... how to repair?

Teknuccio · 02-01-2013, 07:36 AM

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Hi,
I know that what I'm asking for is probably impossible or too expensive.
But I bought this lens, that's working great but with an ugly lens hood. The old owner has dropped it from a table, and attempted accommodation with a pair of pliers, generating those scratches. In your opinion is there in the world a photo repairer that can do this? Here in Italy I had only negative.

Thanks,
Michele

vladimiroltean · 02-01-2013, 09:42 AM

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Louicio · 02-01-2013, 09:55 AM

I do beleive I saw this lens and was considering bidding on it, but didn't in the end =) back on topic however, you could just leave it if it doesn't impact the operation.
Or wait until someone smashes their own 31mm ltd and buy the parts and make a whole lens again.

Teknuccio · 02-01-2013, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Louicio

I do beleive I saw this lens and was considering bidding on it, but didn't in the end =) back on topic however, you could just leave it if it doesn't impact the operation.
Or wait until someone smashes their own 31mm ltd and buy the parts and make a whole lens again.

Ah ah, so you did the auction with me?

At the end I think I'll do the same or maybe I'll cover it with carbon style stickers!

Not a Number · 02-01-2013, 10:34 AM

Can it be removed? Some metal working tools to beat it close to back to shape and auto body putty to fill in the low spots and a paint job.

lytrytyr · 02-01-2013, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by Teknuccio

In your opinion is there in the world a photo repairer that can do this?

The Zeiss Ikon Contax Camera Repair Website - Services For Lenses

Quote:

"Filter Ring Dents and Dings:
There's nothing quite as tragic as a wonderful lens whose appearance has been ruined through the use of a lens vise or pliers to "repair" a filter ring ding. Here special tools are used to gently bend the bent metal back into shape so that in most cases the repair can be done without any sign that there had been a ding to begin with. Here are before and after pictures of a worst case lens:

The filter ring is the same. It was straightened and the filter threads brought into perfect alignment with each other through the use of this special tool. This tool is tapered so that even the most deeply distorted filter ring can be threaded onto it and then moved downward and gently worked to straighten out the dings and dents and align and form the threads without affecting the original paint."

bullitt_60 · 02-01-2013, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Can it be removed? Some metal working tools to beat it close to back to shape and auto body putty to fill in the low spots and a paint job.

That what I was thinking as well. I bet the OP (or a friend) could get it looking pretty darn close to new.

Teknuccio · 02-01-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

The Zeiss Ikon Contax Camera Repair Website - Services For Lenses

Really interesting... but finally I think I'll use that lens as is.

Teknuccio · 02-01-2013, 03:19 PM

This item is also interesting...
TaiWai RV-01 Lens DENT Repair Tool 4x5 5x7 8x10 Camera | eBay

Unsinkable II · 02-02-2013, 03:24 AM

I lost my FA 31 before I had a chance to damage it!

I did ding the metal hood on my Sigma 8-16 and asked here how best to repair it (pliers with cloth etc) and was advised to simply take it to Sigma, which I did. Was US$60ish equivalent to get back a new-looking lens.

I'd email the above picture to Pentax Europe and ask how much.

Seems a shame to have such a beautiful lens scarred like that. Alternatively, you could beat the hell out of your DSLR and other lenses and go for the seen-heavy-action photojournalist look!

02-01-2013, 07:36 AM	#1
Teknuccio New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riola (Bo) Posts: 6	31 f1.8 with damaged lens hood... how to repair? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hi, I know that what I'm asking for is probably impossible or too expensive. But I bought this lens, that's working great but with an ugly lens hood. The old owner has dropped it from a table, and attempted accommodation with a pair of pliers, generating those scratches. In your opinion is there in the world a photo repairer that can do this? Here in Italy I had only negative. Thanks, Michele

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02-01-2013, 09:42 AM	#2
vladimiroltean Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,465	"If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

02-01-2013, 09:55 AM	#3
Louicio Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 432	I do beleive I saw this lens and was considering bidding on it, but didn't in the end =) back on topic however, you could just leave it if it doesn't impact the operation. Or wait until someone smashes their own 31mm ltd and buy the parts and make a whole lens again.

02-01-2013, 10:21 AM	#4
Teknuccio New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riola (Bo) Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by Louicio I do beleive I saw this lens and was considering bidding on it, but didn't in the end =) back on topic however, you could just leave it if it doesn't impact the operation. Or wait until someone smashes their own 31mm ltd and buy the parts and make a whole lens again. Ah ah, so you did the auction with me? At the end I think I'll do the same or maybe I'll cover it with carbon style stickers!

02-01-2013, 10:34 AM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Can it be removed? Some metal working tools to beat it close to back to shape and auto body putty to fill in the low spots and a paint job.

02-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#6
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Teknuccio In your opinion is there in the world a photo repairer that can do this? The Zeiss Ikon Contax Camera Repair Website - Services For Lenses Quote: "Filter Ring Dents and Dings: There's nothing quite as tragic as a wonderful lens whose appearance has been ruined through the use of a lens vise or pliers to "repair" a filter ring ding. Here special tools are used to gently bend the bent metal back into shape so that in most cases the repair can be done without any sign that there had been a ding to begin with. Here are before and after pictures of a worst case lens: The filter ring is the same. It was straightened and the filter threads brought into perfect alignment with each other through the use of this special tool. This tool is tapered so that even the most deeply distorted filter ring can be threaded onto it and then moved downward and gently worked to straighten out the dings and dents and align and form the threads without affecting the original paint."

02-01-2013, 11:25 AM	#7
bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	Originally posted by Not a Number Can it be removed? Some metal working tools to beat it close to back to shape and auto body putty to fill in the low spots and a paint job. That what I was thinking as well. I bet the OP (or a friend) could get it looking pretty darn close to new.

02-01-2013, 03:14 PM	#8
Teknuccio New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riola (Bo) Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by lytrytyr The Zeiss Ikon Contax Camera Repair Website - Services For Lenses Really interesting... but finally I think I'll use that lens as is.

02-01-2013, 03:19 PM	#9
Teknuccio New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Riola (Bo) Posts: 6 Original Poster	This item is also interesting... TaiWai RV-01 Lens DENT Repair Tool 4x5 5x7 8x10 Camera \| eBay

02-02-2013, 03:24 AM	#10
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	I lost my FA 31 before I had a chance to damage it! I did ding the metal hood on my Sigma 8-16 and asked here how best to repair it (pliers with cloth etc) and was advised to simply take it to Sigma, which I did. Was US$60ish equivalent to get back a new-looking lens. I'd email the above picture to Pentax Europe and ask how much. Seems a shame to have such a beautiful lens scarred like that. Alternatively, you could beat the hell out of your DSLR and other lenses and go for the seen-heavy-action photojournalist look!