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How to fix stuck aperture?
I have a Micro-Nikkor 55 mm 1:2.8 lens. The aperture appears to be stuck. Is it worth trying to repair the lens? Are there any good guides for disassembling the lens?
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Focus ring stuck on Canon 17-85mm lens
I have a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens on which the focus ring is stuck/jammed.
Is this something I could easily repair myself?
If so, are there any detailed instructions on-line on how to ...
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Have I broken my Canon 28-135mm lens after DIY repair?
Last week I removed the front element from my Canon 28 - 135mm lens to remove a grain of sand from the lens. It was easy to remove the 4 screws, take of the top layer of glass and remove the grain.
I ...
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How do I remove a broken lens mount ring from a lens?
Today my Nikon d90 was drop with attached Nikkor 18-200mm lens. The lens detached from the body and ripped of the metal ring with screws from the body. How can I fix it? I don't know how to remove the ...
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Is it possible for a hobbyist to create a lens element?
Is it possible for a hobbyist to create/mold/grind/polish a lens element?
There seems to be lots of astronomy hobbyists polishing mirrors and occasionally a large lens element. Is there an equivalent ...
