Will this crack on the lens rim around the front element affect shooting?

pureanalog · 12-21-2012, 11:50 AM

Ouch!!

Do you think this crack on the rim which has the letters and brand name of the lens affect image in any way (like let light go in etc?)?

I wouldn't think so, but I'd like to here your opinions.

Thanks

Adam · 12-21-2012, 11:57 AM

Probably not, but you should check to see if the front element is loose or anything.

pureanalog · 12-21-2012, 11:58 AM

Everything seems pretty tight like before I'd say.

screwdriver222 · 12-21-2012, 12:14 PM

I should think it will be ok, but i would smear some silicone sealant over the holes to stop moisture getting in.

calculator01 · 12-21-2012, 02:28 PM

Duct tape.

stevebrot · 12-21-2012, 02:54 PM

I would not pay any money for a lens in that condition, though it might be worth playing with if free. The main problem is that there could be and likely is internal damage that can effect functionality. When I first got started in photography as a teen, an older photographer friend told me that the first rule of buying used gear is to systematically reject anything that had evidence of ever being dropped.

Steve

12-21-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
pureanalog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 25	Will this crack on the lens rim around the front element affect shooting? Ouch!! Do you think this crack on the rim which has the letters and brand name of the lens affect image in any way (like let light go in etc?)? I wouldn't think so, but I'd like to here your opinions. Thanks

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12-21-2012, 11:58 AM	#3
pureanalog Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 25 Original Poster	Everything seems pretty tight like before I'd say.

12-21-2012, 12:14 PM	#4
screwdriver222 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plymouth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 139	I should think it will be ok, but i would smear some silicone sealant over the holes to stop moisture getting in.

12-21-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Duct tape.

12-21-2012, 02:54 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I would not pay any money for a lens in that condition, though it might be worth playing with if free. The main problem is that there could be and likely is internal damage that can effect functionality. When I first got started in photography as a teen, an older photographer friend told me that the first rule of buying used gear is to systematically reject anything that had evidence of ever being dropped. Steve