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So I bought a bad lens on eBay, now what?

Started Jun 11, 2015 | Questions thread
Oddword Mitchell
Oddword Mitchell Forum Member • Posts: 69
Re: So I bought a bad lens on eBay, now what?

There's really no question about it at all- that lens definitely has a filter on it. With no filter, there is no glass over that white printing, and the picture very clearly shows that there IS glass over it, with dust on it. That glass s NOT part of the lens.

If the filter ring is deformed, you may have trouble getting it off. Using just your hands applies uneven pressure to the ring, which can compound the problem- so I suggest buying a filter wrench. That should solve your problem.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search&Ntt=Filter%20wrench

-A word about filters... if there are no markings on the outside of that filter's ring, and I'm guessing there aren't, it's likely that it's just a cheap UV filter or plain glass protector. One of the problems with cheap filters is wide tolerances. The glass could well be slightly under-sized for the ring, which allows some flexing when pressure is put on the ring when putting it on or removing it- that can cause the ring to bind in the threads, and if there's enough play the flexing can become a permanent distortion. Just another reason to stay away from cheap filters.

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