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John Cash · August 21st, 2012, 09:45 AM

I have a Canon EF-s 18-55 lens from the Kit. The plastic filter ring is broken. Can I replace it myself or is this a camera shop repair?
Thanks

Nate Haustein · August 21st, 2012, 10:58 AM

If you're handy, can find the right part, and can get your hands on a Canon service manual, it can probably be done. Depends on if your time is worth it though, those lenses are pretty cheap on eBay and such.

I recently did a repair on a Nikon 18-55mm and following the 190-page service manual step by step, got the lens back together with no problems.

John Wiley · August 23rd, 2012, 05:15 AM

You might be better off just trawling eBay to see if you can pick up a cheap relacement. I've seen plenty of kit lenses sell for about $60 there, which might even work out to be cheaper than parts/repair.

August 21st, 2012, 09:45 AM	#1
John Cash Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 253	Lens Repair I have a Canon EF-s 18-55 lens from the Kit. The plastic filter ring is broken. Can I replace it myself or is this a camera shop repair? Thanks

August 21st, 2012, 10:58 AM	#2
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Re: Lens Repair If you're handy, can find the right part, and can get your hands on a Canon service manual, it can probably be done. Depends on if your time is worth it though, those lenses are pretty cheap on eBay and such. I recently did a repair on a Nikon 18-55mm and following the 190-page service manual step by step, got the lens back together with no problems. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

August 23rd, 2012, 05:15 AM	#3
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Re: Lens Repair You might be better off just trawling eBay to see if you can pick up a cheap relacement. I've seen plenty of kit lenses sell for about $60 there, which might even work out to be cheaper than parts/repair.