michal_f_bek Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 <p>Hi everyone, <br> I have <em>Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS II</em> lens and in an attempt to remove UV filter, I've accidentally made the focus ring loose, so it moves up and down a bit while I focus and has overall "cheap plastic" feeling.<br /><br />Is it possible to fix this?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Probably not without sending it to Canon or a third-party repair shop. Since the lens sells (used) for $70-90, you'd be better off just buying a used replacement if it really bugs you. If the image quality isn't suffering, I might not do anything, simply because I always found the MF ring on the 18-55 (all versions) pretty coarse even when new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_elwing Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 <p>The cheap plastic feeling goes with all those lenses. It might be a chance to get the newer STM version which has a non-revolving front filter mount, better for polariser?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Wall Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 <p>As far as the filter, have you tried a filter wrench?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michal_f_bek Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 <p>Thanks for your answers, I'll keep it this way and buy the STM version someday. I have a friend of mine who disassembled some of his lens and repaired inner issues, so I had to ask whether is there chance to fix lens just with careful hands and screwdriver.<br> About the filter - nope, I actually don't have filter wrench, but now I've perfectly learned that I won't be trying to remove tight filter without them.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksuite Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The same thing happened to me so my friend recommended I get a band.it, which has been one of the best purchases I made! In fact, I bought some for all my lenses!! He said getting it directly from camerabandit.com is the best way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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