Fixed the 18-55.

Volvo244T · 09-16-2009, 02:26 PM

The one that got dropped onto concrete by my mom.

Turns out the focus ring was binding because of the way the filter frame bent. Busted the rest of the glass out of the filter and got the frame off with a pair of pliers. The lens now works (mostly) fine, front barrel is a tad loose though - more so than I remember.

At least I have a walkaround lens again, the 70-300 wouldn't cut it for that.

Goes to show how well it's built for being of a plastic construction, though. Five foot drop onto concrete with the camera attached, and both still work...

clawhammer · 09-16-2009, 05:40 PM

got any pictures? I'd love to see how much abuse it's taken

Volvo244T · 09-16-2009, 06:04 PM

No before pics. Picture the 18-55 lens with a UV filter on it that is bent down slightly and the glass having 3 almost parallel cracks all the way across it.

I figured the focus binding was something internal being misaligned in the lens. I only took the filter off so I could see if it'd still take a decent picture at all - once I got the damaged filter off, the focus bind was gone.

Volvo244T · 09-16-2009, 06:34 PM

What's left of the filter:

No, that bend didn't come from removing it.

Last edited by Volvo244T; 09-16-2009 at 08:06 PM.

clawhammer · 09-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Wow. It's pics like these that make me believe in UV 'protection' filters.

glasbak · 09-18-2009, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

Wow. It's pics like these that make me believe in UV 'protection' filters.

Well, the wrong believe in my opinion, better use the lens hood.

Barnster · 09-18-2009, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Volvo244T

The one that got dropped onto concrete by my mom.

Turns out the focus ring was binding because of the way the filter frame bent. Busted the rest of the glass out of the filter and got the frame off with a pair of pliers. The lens now works (mostly) fine, front barrel is a tad loose though - more so than I remember.

At least I have a walkaround lens again, the 70-300 wouldn't cut it for that.

Goes to show how well it's built for being of a plastic construction, though. Five foot drop onto concrete with the camera attached, and both still work...

I hope your mum brought you a new filter!!

Volvo244T · 09-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Barnster

I hope your mum brought you a new filter!!

She bought me two lenses to replace one. I think that's good enough. Filters are cheap.

09-16-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
Volvo244T Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bettendorf, IA / wherever the truck is parked Photos: Albums Posts: 99	Fixed the 18-55. The one that got dropped onto concrete by my mom. Turns out the focus ring was binding because of the way the filter frame bent. Busted the rest of the glass out of the filter and got the frame off with a pair of pliers. The lens now works (mostly) fine, front barrel is a tad loose though - more so than I remember. At least I have a walkaround lens again, the 70-300 wouldn't cut it for that. Goes to show how well it's built for being of a plastic construction, though. Five foot drop onto concrete with the camera attached, and both still work...

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09-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	got any pictures? I'd love to see how much abuse it's taken

09-16-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
Volvo244T Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bettendorf, IA / wherever the truck is parked Photos: Albums Posts: 99 Original Poster	No before pics. Picture the 18-55 lens with a UV filter on it that is bent down slightly and the glass having 3 almost parallel cracks all the way across it. I figured the focus binding was something internal being misaligned in the lens. I only took the filter off so I could see if it'd still take a decent picture at all - once I got the damaged filter off, the focus bind was gone.

09-16-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
Volvo244T Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bettendorf, IA / wherever the truck is parked Photos: Albums Posts: 99 Original Poster	What's left of the filter: No, that bend didn't come from removing it. Last edited by Volvo244T; 09-16-2009 at 08:06 PM.

09-16-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Wow. It's pics like these that make me believe in UV 'protection' filters.

09-18-2009, 03:03 AM	#6
glasbak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 369	Originally posted by clawhammer Wow. It's pics like these that make me believe in UV 'protection' filters. Well, the wrong believe in my opinion, better use the lens hood.

09-18-2009, 05:09 AM	#7
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	Originally posted by Volvo244T The one that got dropped onto concrete by my mom. Turns out the focus ring was binding because of the way the filter frame bent. Busted the rest of the glass out of the filter and got the frame off with a pair of pliers. The lens now works (mostly) fine, front barrel is a tad loose though - more so than I remember. At least I have a walkaround lens again, the 70-300 wouldn't cut it for that. Goes to show how well it's built for being of a plastic construction, though. Five foot drop onto concrete with the camera attached, and both still work... I hope your mum brought you a new filter!!

09-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
Volvo244T Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bettendorf, IA / wherever the truck is parked Photos: Albums Posts: 99 Original Poster	Originally posted by Barnster I hope your mum brought you a new filter!! She bought me two lenses to replace one. I think that's good enough. Filters are cheap.

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