OUCH! Dilemma: 50mm broken, what to do?

dansamy · 02-21-2014, 02:33 AM

Ouch! That's painful looking. EBay another one for $120-150ish?

**Rondec** · 02-21-2014, 04:06 AM

A couple of options in the 50-ish range. On the high end, either an FA 43 or DA *55 would be really nice lenses, but of course quite a bit pricier than the lens that has "gone away." You could also look for a FA 50 f1.4 or F50 f1.4. FA 50 is still available new. It has a metal mount, but the lens itself is pretty plasticky. Still, it is nice and probably a little sturdier than the DA 50.

Good luck!

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-21-2014, 05:54 PM

well, I bit the bullet and picked up a used DA 35mm Macro on eBay from Japan for $388 total. This should make for a nice kit. Still not sure what to do with the 50mm f/1.8. I have no idea what it would cost to repair, but if it were much more that $60 total (including shipping) I probably wouldn't bother. I wonder what such a lens "for parts" goes on eBay???

Michael

**pentaxman** · 02-21-2014, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

well, I bit the bullet and picked up a used DA 35mm Macro on eBay from Japan for $388 total. This should make for a nice kit. Still not sure what to do with the 50mm f/1.8. I have no idea what it would cost to repair, but if it were much more that $60 total (including shipping) I probably wouldn't bother. I wonder what such a lens "for parts" goes on eBay???

Michael

If you bought it with a credit card you might check if you have a damage protection clause. My daughter knocked my brand new K10 off the counter when it was a few days old. My credit card company paid for the $300 repair.

CRMassart · 02-24-2014, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

You should be posting away on the forum and getting all edu-macated and winning a new lens.

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 03:59 PM

Yup, jump in with both feet. Andfind some friends to like your stuff!

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-24-2014, 04:07 PM

hah. fluff posts!! good luck and I hope you win something! :P

Michael

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 04:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

hah. fluff posts!! good luck and I hope you win something! :P

Michael

Well, you could post more data mining or some pictures. The data mining, while very interesting from a statistical viewpoint, makes my head spin. I'd rather just look at pictures & see which lens makes pictures that I like best.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-24-2014, 04:51 PM

Sorry for your bounced lens, your right I think it's totalled, but on the positive side you get to choose another lens or two...

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-25-2014, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

I'd rather just look at pictures & see which lens makes pictures that I like best.

Honestly, the only images I trust are images that are printed on photo-quality paper.
Basically, if it doesn't look good in print, then IMHO, it is not a good photo.
It is a sad fact: Too many "well liked" web images never translate into print.
The web is, like video, its own medium, independent of print photography.

I am a print photographer. And I will die a print photographer.

YMMV.

Michael

trishytee · 02-25-2014, 06:28 PM

Well I have a prime manual lens 1.4 in super condition you can buy for $100 aussy. Its going on Ebay if I ever get to it.

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-28-2014, 01:08 PM

seems the replacement part is available directly from Ricoh parts department: "41287.0M10701 Lens Mount is $6.72 ea. and are in stock."

So all may not be lost after all. When I have it all back together I'll let you know how it went.

Michael

**MJSfoto1956** · 03-14-2014, 04:31 PM

Well, after ordering the $5 part directly from Pentax parts in Colorado (and a bit of micro surgery), I now have a working 50mm f/1.8!!! Yay!

Michael

antipattern · 04-03-2014, 07:03 AM

Oh that's great!

I had a similar issue with my Sigma 28-105mm Zoom, that I got with my first camera ever. It fell down from my bike and the plastic mount was shattered, just a year into use. It was only years later (heck, it made me give up photography for a few years!) when I ordered a replacement from Sigma UK. I think I payed little over £20, if I recall correctly.

**tomwil** · 04-04-2014, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

Well, after ordering the $5 part directly from Pentax parts in Colorado (and a bit of micro surgery), I now have a working 50mm f/1.8!!!

How did you order that part, when it appears Ricoh/Pentax has stopped selling parts to consumers? :

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/256...g-problem.html

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02-21-2014, 02:33 AM	#16
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Ouch! That's painful looking. EBay another one for $120-150ish?

02-21-2014, 04:06 AM	#17
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	A couple of options in the 50-ish range. On the high end, either an FA 43 or DA *55 would be really nice lenses, but of course quite a bit pricier than the lens that has "gone away." You could also look for a FA 50 f1.4 or F50 f1.4. FA 50 is still available new. It has a metal mount, but the lens itself is pretty plasticky. Still, it is nice and probably a little sturdier than the DA 50. Good luck!

02-21-2014, 05:54 PM	#18
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	well, I bit the bullet and picked up a used DA 35mm Macro on eBay from Japan for $388 total. This should make for a nice kit. Still not sure what to do with the 50mm f/1.8. I have no idea what it would cost to repair, but if it were much more that $60 total (including shipping) I probably wouldn't bother. I wonder what such a lens "for parts" goes on eBay??? Michael

02-21-2014, 09:46 PM	#19
pentaxman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 250	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 well, I bit the bullet and picked up a used DA 35mm Macro on eBay from Japan for $388 total. This should make for a nice kit. Still not sure what to do with the 50mm f/1.8. I have no idea what it would cost to repair, but if it were much more that $60 total (including shipping) I probably wouldn't bother. I wonder what such a lens "for parts" goes on eBay??? Michael If you bought it with a credit card you might check if you have a damage protection clause. My daughter knocked my brand new K10 off the counter when it was a few days old. My credit card company paid for the $300 repair.

02-24-2014, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#20
CRMassart Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarver, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	You should be posting away on the forum and getting all edu-macated and winning a new lens.

02-24-2014, 03:59 PM	#21
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Yup, jump in with both feet. Andfind some friends to like your stuff!

02-24-2014, 04:07 PM	#22
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	hah. fluff posts!! good luck and I hope you win something! :P Michael

02-24-2014, 04:22 PM - 1 Like	#23
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 hah. fluff posts!! good luck and I hope you win something! :P Michael Well, you could post more data mining or some pictures. The data mining, while very interesting from a statistical viewpoint, makes my head spin. I'd rather just look at pictures & see which lens makes pictures that I like best.

02-24-2014, 04:51 PM	#24
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Sorry for your bounced lens, your right I think it's totalled, but on the positive side you get to choose another lens or two...

02-25-2014, 04:36 PM	#25
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	Originally posted by dansamy I'd rather just look at pictures & see which lens makes pictures that I like best. Honestly, the only images I trust are images that are printed on photo-quality paper. Basically, if it doesn't look good in print, then IMHO, it is not a good photo. It is a sad fact: Too many "well liked" web images never translate into print. The web is, like video, its own medium, independent of print photography. I am a print photographer. And I will die a print photographer. YMMV. Michael

02-25-2014, 06:28 PM	#26
trishytee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandurah Perth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 221	Well I have a prime manual lens 1.4 in super condition you can buy for $100 aussy. Its going on Ebay if I ever get to it.

02-28-2014, 01:08 PM	#27
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	seems the replacement part is available directly from Ricoh parts department: "41287.0M10701 Lens Mount is $6.72 ea. and are in stock." So all may not be lost after all. When I have it all back together I'll let you know how it went. Michael

03-14-2014, 04:31 PM	#28
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305 Original Poster	Well, after ordering the $5 part directly from Pentax parts in Colorado (and a bit of micro surgery), I now have a working 50mm f/1.8!!! Yay! Michael

04-03-2014, 07:03 AM	#29
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	Oh that's great! I had a similar issue with my Sigma 28-105mm Zoom, that I got with my first camera ever. It fell down from my bike and the plastic mount was shattered, just a year into use. It was only years later (heck, it made me give up photography for a few years!) when I ordered a replacement from Sigma UK. I think I payed little over £20, if I recall correctly.

04-04-2014, 06:04 AM	#30
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 Well, after ordering the $5 part directly from Pentax parts in Colorado (and a bit of micro surgery), I now have a working 50mm f/1.8!!! How did you order that part, when it appears Ricoh/Pentax has stopped selling parts to consumers? : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/256...g-problem.html