I've tried searching around and I know that, in the past, people will typically use a step ring or break the glass out of a garbage UV filter and keep it on the front of their F lens.
So I've got this F 50 and it came with the broken part actually sticking out
In the area highlighted in red, the crack goes back that far (it's even with the "line" where the filter ring goes up in size:
The threads look banged up but filters still go on perfectly:
My goals are like so:
-I'd like to at least glue the actual vertical crack back together...with which kind of glue? Won't bother trying to glue the horizontal part.
-Also, I'd prefer if the repair doesn't affect filter or hood use. While I'm not opposed to breaking some glass (goodness knows I have a few crap 49mm filters sitting around) and using it as the new "filter ring," I don't want to glue it on.
What's a good way to clamp while the adhesive dries? Rubber band?
Any other tips or tricks?
Good AF, great IQ, terrible plastic quality. Why did they make the main barrel metal, then skimp on the part that gets a lot of wear? :ugh: