Lens broken. Please help!

1986 · 09-25-2009, 10:44 AM

I just got to college, working on a photography degree =), and the other day I decided to finally go out and take some photos. While I was out I was looking at my lens and noticed that it was slightly bent. (looking down at my camera thats hanging around my neck it it bent slightly forward). The auto focus works fine but the manual focus is very hard to turn. I shoot film and I have not developed any photos yet so I am not sure if the is 100% okay or not. I have no idea how it was damaged I did not bump it on anything, possibly something could have happened to it in my bag when I was moving into my room but its a big padded bag.

I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else and if this is a major problem or just a little one.

oh and the lens is a Canon 28-105mm.

I will try to post some pictures of the lens as well.

Randall Ellis · 09-25-2009, 11:42 AM

Regardless of how it looks to the eye, the only way to tell for certain would be to develop your film. If it is damaged you can either a) have it repaired, or b) replace it. If you do have to replace it, these are fairly inexpensive at places like KEH.

- Randy

robertwsimpson · 09-25-2009, 12:01 PM

I think Lens Baby makes lots of money selling "bent" lenses!

**tirediron** · 09-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Hmmm, I know with certain Nikon 'D' series lenses, if you have the body set to autofocus and try to manually focus it will be very difficult because of the screw-motor focusing being engaged. Could this be something similar?

1986 · 09-25-2009, 12:52 PM

Yes, it is more difficult when in autofocus but the lens is bent and when I put it on manual focus it wont move. In the little view finder window you can see that the little ring with the distances is bumped up.

skieur · 09-28-2009, 06:00 AM

Assuming that you or your parents have house insurance, I would put in a claim for the damage as due to moving and have the insurance company pay for repair or a new lens.

skieur

joeywpc · 09-28-2009, 06:05 AM

I had a similar thing happen with my first ever SLR about 20 years ago, an old Cosina film camera. The mirror inside was slightly broken. I had to put a note on the camera to remind myself to "aim low". I just found that camera in a box the other day and had a good laugh to myself.

benlonghair · 09-28-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robertwsimpson

I think Lens Baby makes lots of money selling "bent" lenses!

Heh, I was thinking "Score, cheap tilt shift!"

1986 · 09-29-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by skieur

Assuming that you or your parents have house insurance, I would put in a claim for the damage as due to moving and have the insurance company pay for repair or a new lens.

skieur

They do. I did not think of that! I will look into it. thank you

09-25-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
1986 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 328 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Lens broken. Please help! I just got to college, working on a photography degree =), and the other day I decided to finally go out and take some photos. While I was out I was looking at my lens and noticed that it was slightly bent. (looking down at my camera thats hanging around my neck it it bent slightly forward). The auto focus works fine but the manual focus is very hard to turn. I shoot film and I have not developed any photos yet so I am not sure if the is 100% okay or not. I have no idea how it was damaged I did not bump it on anything, possibly something could have happened to it in my bag when I was moving into my room but its a big padded bag. I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else and if this is a major problem or just a little one. oh and the lens is a Canon 28-105mm. I will try to post some pictures of the lens as well. __________________ Go Film!

09-25-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
Randall Ellis Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 172 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts My Gallery: (3)	Regardless of how it looks to the eye, the only way to tell for certain would be to develop your film. If it is damaged you can either a) have it repaired, or b) replace it. If you do have to replace it, these are fairly inexpensive at places like KEH. - Randy __________________ www.redisonellis.com

09-25-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
robertwsimpson TPF Junkie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 2,049 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts My Gallery: (13)	I think Lens Baby makes lots of money selling "bent" lenses! __________________ Can't we all just

09-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
tirediron Just a guy with a camera... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 4,604 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 47 Times in 44 Posts My Gallery: (23)	Hmmm, I know with certain Nikon 'D' series lenses, if you have the body set to autofocus and try to manually focus it will be very difficult because of the screw-motor focusing being engaged. Could this be something similar? __________________ Visit my website, www.johnsphotography.ca - tell me what you think! Hone your skills - Ask me about the TPF Mentoring Program

09-25-2009, 12:52 PM	#5
1986 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 328 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Yes, it is more difficult when in autofocus but the lens is bent and when I put it on manual focus it wont move. In the little view finder window you can see that the little ring with the distances is bumped up. __________________ Go Film!

09-28-2009, 06:00 AM	#6
skieur TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,693 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts My Gallery: (31)	Use house insurance to pay Assuming that you or your parents have house insurance, I would put in a claim for the damage as due to moving and have the insurance company pay for repair or a new lens. skieur

09-28-2009, 06:05 AM	#7
joeywpc No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 68 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I had a similar thing happen with my first ever SLR about 20 years ago, an old Cosina film camera. The mirror inside was slightly broken. I had to put a note on the camera to remind myself to "aim low". I just found that camera in a box the other day and had a good laugh to myself. __________________ http://www.weeklyphotocomp.com/

09-28-2009, 08:11 AM	#8
benlonghair I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodstock, CT Posts: 898 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by robertwsimpson I think Lens Baby makes lots of money selling "bent" lenses! Heh, I was thinking "Score, cheap tilt shift!" __________________ Nikon D60 / 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR / Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR / 35mm f/1.8G DX AF-S / Nikon SB-600 My Flickr Page Your life is historically meaningful / And spans a significant time. -Bad Religion

09-29-2009, 11:17 PM	#9
1986 I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 328 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Quote: Originally Posted by skieur Assuming that you or your parents have house insurance, I would put in a claim for the damage as due to moving and have the insurance company pay for repair or a new lens. skieur They do. I did not think of that! I will look into it. thank you __________________ Go Film!

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