Took apart a DA 18-55 Lens...

Big Dave · 12-15-2008, 07:47 PM

Mushroom,
Beach camera.com had the model one for $49 new. I bought a version one a few months ago from Marketplace for $50 before the new model was released. You may be able to get one even cheaper on feabay.

Dave

Originally posted by Mushroom_Toy

How cheap is very cheap?

on another note these are only pics I have of it taken apart at the moment, however i will get better ones tomorrow.

Mushroom_Toy · 12-16-2008, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by Big Dave

Mushroom,
Beach camera.com had the model one for $49 new. I bought a version one a few months ago from Marketplace for $50 before the new model was released. You may be able to get one even cheaper on feabay.

Dave

I just ordered a brand new one yesterday for $49.99. Should be here before next Wednesday.

Atindra · 12-16-2008, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by Mushroom_Toy

How cheap is very cheap?

on another note these are only pics I have of it taken apart at the moment, however i will get better ones tomorrow.

It is amazing that such a small lens has these many components.

Try to find some camera/lens repair store in the city or nearby places.

Feeling sorry for you.
Atindra

Mushroom_Toy · 12-19-2008, 10:53 AM

Got my new one in the mail today. very happy 49.99 with no internal dust and free shipping that got here in 3 days!

Peter Zack · 12-19-2008, 11:05 AM

I bet you can make $15.00 back selling the hood and caps either here or on Ebay. I've seen many of these sell with nothing other than the lens.

Peter Zack · 12-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Btw, I feel for you. I took a fungus filled f70-210 apart and realized the lens was cooked. Even though I took pics of the disassembly, I could not get it back in one working piece.

skaktuss · 12-19-2008, 11:32 AM

Speaking of lens disassembling, I have taken apart my 16-45 lens. I don't know what happened to it, but one day all the middle element started to rattle inside the barrel. It was realy hard to open it, but about 100 times harder to put everything back. Before that I've opened one cheap AD2 zoom and one offbrand lens, but these plastic modern lenses are next level.
Actualy I was surprised, how cheaply it was made, realy, not for DIY enthusiasts

Of course I did not fix it, because I couldn't find the problem, so it still rattles and makes blury pics.

Mushroom_Toy · 12-19-2008, 01:15 PM

I might eventually put the old one back together and sell it or use the parts for a project. Who knows lol.

Syb · 12-19-2008, 01:42 PM

We've seen damaged things sell well lately. Maybe there's a chance for ya!?

12-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#16
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Mushroom, Beach camera.com had the model one for $49 new. I bought a version one a few months ago from Marketplace for $50 before the new model was released. You may be able to get one even cheaper on feabay. Dave Originally posted by Mushroom_Toy How cheap is very cheap? on another note these are only pics I have of it taken apart at the moment, however i will get better ones tomorrow.

12-16-2008, 02:26 AM	#17
Mushroom_Toy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 91 Original Poster	Originally posted by Big Dave Mushroom, Beach camera.com had the model one for $49 new. I bought a version one a few months ago from Marketplace for $50 before the new model was released. You may be able to get one even cheaper on feabay. Dave I just ordered a brand new one yesterday for $49.99. Should be here before next Wednesday.

12-16-2008, 03:21 AM	#18
Atindra Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bhavnagar (Gujarat),India Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	Originally posted by Mushroom_Toy How cheap is very cheap? on another note these are only pics I have of it taken apart at the moment, however i will get better ones tomorrow. It is amazing that such a small lens has these many components. Try to find some camera/lens repair store in the city or nearby places. Feeling sorry for you. Atindra

12-19-2008, 10:53 AM	#19
Mushroom_Toy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 91 Original Poster	Got my new one in the mail today. very happy 49.99 with no internal dust and free shipping that got here in 3 days!

12-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#20
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I bet you can make $15.00 back selling the hood and caps either here or on Ebay. I've seen many of these sell with nothing other than the lens.

12-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#21
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Btw, I feel for you. I took a fungus filled f70-210 apart and realized the lens was cooked. Even though I took pics of the disassembly, I could not get it back in one working piece.

12-19-2008, 11:32 AM	#22
skaktuss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Latvia Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	Speaking of lens disassembling, I have taken apart my 16-45 lens. I don't know what happened to it, but one day all the middle element started to rattle inside the barrel. It was realy hard to open it, but about 100 times harder to put everything back. Before that I've opened one cheap AD2 zoom and one offbrand lens, but these plastic modern lenses are next level. Actualy I was surprised, how cheaply it was made, realy, not for DIY enthusiasts Of course I did not fix it, because I couldn't find the problem, so it still rattles and makes blury pics.

12-19-2008, 01:15 PM	#23
Mushroom_Toy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 91 Original Poster	I might eventually put the old one back together and sell it or use the parts for a project. Who knows lol.

12-19-2008, 01:42 PM	#24
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	We've seen damaged things sell well lately. Maybe there's a chance for ya!?

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