Nikon 18-55mm AF-S kit lens is physically jammed and tilted after damage — can it be fixed?
Asked 11/8/2016
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My Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm lens was apparently damaged while packed during a road trip. The front part of the lens is now visibly tilted at an angle, and the lens is completely jammed: I can't rotate the zoom/focus section or move it in and out at all. Is this likely to be a simple fix, or does it need professional repair? Is the lens likely salvageable?
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My personal take on this is that it certainly needs to be sent in for repair. Whacking it on a table until it's straight probably wouldn't give you optimum results.
The repair depot should be able to give you a quote. You can then determine if the cost of repair exceeds your budget.
In any case, not a simple fix.
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This does not sound like a simple DIY fix. If the barrel is visibly tilted and the lens is completely jammed, it likely has mechanical damage to the barrel or internal guides. Forcing it straight or trying to free it manually could make the damage worse.
The practical next step is to send it to a repair center for an evaluation and quote. Whether it’s worth repairing depends on the estimate versus the value of the lens, but it may still be salvageable if repaired professionally.
In short: don’t force it; get a repair quote first.
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