where can recover the filter thread of my lens?

roundg · 25th August 2005

Hi, friends,
I have a good lens, everything is OK except for a small kent on the front, preventing it taking filters. ANyone knows where can repair this kind of problem and how much it may cost?

Thanks for viewing.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 25th August 2005

Originally Posted by roundg

Hi, friends,
I have a good lens, everything is OK except for a small kent on the front, preventing it taking filters. ANyone knows where can repair this kind of problem and how much it may cost?

Thanks for viewing.

looks like a hard mission... cos rethreading... means u have to remove the front element... think alot of work to be done... have u asked TCW already?

roundg · 25th August 2005

Thanks，my mistake in the description. It's just a small dent on the out side rim of the most front metal ring, cause some small distortion and can't fit a filter. I think simple recover works but have to use proper tools.

Drudkh · 25th August 2005

use long nose to bend it back?

can post a photo to see?

jhansolo · 25th August 2005

I really don't think long nose pilers will do

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 25th August 2005

Originally Posted by jhansolo

I really don't think long nose pilers will do

might even be worse.... cos when threads are dented, normally need to 'repair' the threads, there is those repair kits, but mostly for small thread size, for such big ones, i think either replace the front ring, or have to machine it already...

roundg · 25th August 2005

Thanks for sharing your info, my friends. I will bring the lens to TCW for a exam.

fastshot · 26th August 2005

Roundg,
I have a tool that may fix the dent if it is not too badly damaged. Maximum diameter the tool can handle is 88mm.
Send me a PM, then visit me in MacPherson area. Bring a so-so filter with the correct thread size which is needed to realign the threads after fixing the dent. No charge, just bring some kuehs for snack

Drudkh · 26th August 2005

Originally Posted by fastshot

Roundg,
I have a tool that may fix the dent if it is not too badly damaged. Maximum diameter the tool can handle is 88mm.
Send me a PM, then visit me in MacPherson area. Bring a so-so filter with the correct thread size which is needed to realign the threads after fixing the dent. No charge, just bring some kuehs for snack

great guy!

sulhan · 26th August 2005

Originally Posted by fastshot

Roundg,
I have a tool that may fix the dent if it is not too badly damaged. Maximum diameter the tool can handle is 88mm.
Send me a PM, then visit me in MacPherson area. Bring a so-so filter with the correct thread size which is needed to realign the threads after fixing the dent. No charge, just bring some kuehs for snack

Great offer !!!....This is one of the advantages being part of the forum.....get great friendly ppl to help ...

rgds,
sulhan

roundg · 26th August 2005

Originally Posted by fastshot

Roundg,
I have a tool that may fix the dent if it is not too badly damaged. Maximum diameter the tool can handle is 88mm.
Send me a PM, then visit me in MacPherson area. Bring a so-so filter with the correct thread size which is needed to realign the threads after fixing the dent. No charge, just bring some kuehs for snack

Thanks so much my friend. I will visit u when I have time from my paper works in these days. Definitely will treat u with sweets.

Regards,

25th August 2005	#1
roundg Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 1,903	where can recover the filter thread of my lens? Hi, friends, I have a good lens, everything is OK except for a small kent on the front, preventing it taking filters. ANyone knows where can repair this kind of problem and how much it may cost? Thanks for viewing.

25th August 2005	#3
roundg Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 1,903	Re: where can recover the filter thread of my lens? Thanks，my mistake in the description. It's just a small dent on the out side rim of the most front metal ring, cause some small distortion and can't fit a filter. I think simple recover works but have to use proper tools.

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Drudkh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,019	Re: where can recover the filter thread of my lens? use long nose to bend it back? can post a photo to see?

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jhansolo Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: singapore Posts: 108	Re: where can recover the filter thread of my lens? I really don't think long nose pilers will do

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roundg Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 1,903	Re: where can recover the filter thread of my lens? Thanks for sharing your info, my friends. I will bring the lens to TCW for a exam.

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fastshot Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 3rd Mile Stone Posts: 374	Re: where can recover the filter thread of my lens? Roundg, I have a tool that may fix the dent if it is not too badly damaged. Maximum diameter the tool can handle is 88mm. Send me a PM, then visit me in MacPherson area. Bring a so-so filter with the correct thread size which is needed to realign the threads after fixing the dent. No charge, just bring some kuehs for snack Last edited by fastshot; 26th August 2005 at 02:03 PM.