Most name rings have 2 small notches, 180 degrees apart. If only the
filter ring is dented, you straighten it while on the lens. If you
remove it from the lens body, then straighten it, it will probably not
go back on.
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C.H.Ling wrote:
> As far as I remember, you have to straighten the filter thread before you
> can remove the front screw ring (the one labeled 24/2) then the front metal
> part.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dawid Loubser"
>
>> Hi Guys,
>>
>> Well, I stupidly bumped my (much prized) 24mm f/2.0 lens, and the
>> front filter ring is severely dented.
>>
>> I am mechanically adept, and should be able to get it bent straight (or
>> have it bent straight by an engineering shop) but I don't know how to
>> remove the front metal part of the lens - could anybody please point me
>> to a repair manual (or post me some instructions) for doing so?
>>
>> Would love to send it to John, but I don't really have the time (going
>> on
>> honeymoon soon) nor the money to do so, as I am 10,000 miles+ away :-(
>>
>> thanks... I am really annoyed with myself, first time I damage my own
>> equipment,
>> Dawid
>
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