Dented Filter Ring Repair?

<p>I've got two manual focus Nikkors with dented <strike>focus</strike> filter rings, both 52mm size. Otherwise, the lenses are fine.</p>

<p>Is there any way to fix the dents so that filters can mount easily? I don't want to spend Nikon Service kind of repair dollars, as these lenses simply aren't that valuable.</p>

<p>Ideas?</p>

<p>Well, you could try a "lens vise". It sort of works but it takes a little knack in not over doing it.<br /> see http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=000sIm - especially Oleson's comment.</p>

<p>There are lots on eBay (search "lens vise") [ca 50US$ with shipping].</p>

<p>I got mine from Romney at the end of that source for tools, repair instructions, etc.</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks JDM, that help a lot. I ordered one off of amazon.com.</p>

<p>My local tech here in Seattle has fixed some dented rings for me that prior to the service you couldn't get a filter on. Afterwards the filter ring worked just fine - just missing some black paint.</p>

<p>Be gentle - it takes some persuasion to get these things to do their job properly...but I wouldn't be without mine.</p>