This skill is definitely useful. I had a clear lens filter on the front of my RF 24-70mm that burst into tiny glass fragments. Despite the sealing on the lens, some of those fragments managed to get behind the front element of the lens. After some UA-cam tutorials and a purchase of IFIXIT precision screwdrivers from Best Buy I was able to take the front element off and get the broken glass out of it the same day.
Excellent work. When reinstalling the front-element, if the three retaining- screws are alligned 120-degrees apart, is the orientation unique? It appears that you rotated the element for proper alignment. With the screws 120-degrees apart, three separate orientations are possible. I ask because I will be cleaning an EF 135 f/2 L lens. Thanks so much for the video. I hope to hear from you. Cheers, Mike
A pitty the front ring has some visible non recovering deformations. That will always be visible. No wonder that back in the day those lenses did differ so much in sharpness, it`s all plastic and tolerances seem to be quite high.
Thanks for sharing! I've always been afraid to clean my camera's lens but you gave me the confidence that I can do it. I really appreciate this video!
Let me know if you have any questions regarding this repair.
THIS is not only satisfying to watch but saved two lenses bought off ebay thank you!
As a watchmaker I like this. The power torque tool is interesting.
This skill is definitely useful. I had a clear lens filter on the front of my RF 24-70mm that burst into tiny glass fragments. Despite the sealing on the lens, some of those fragments managed to get behind the front element of the lens. After some UA-cam tutorials and a purchase of IFIXIT precision screwdrivers from Best Buy I was able to take the front element off and get the broken glass out of it the same day.
Perfect. Thank you
You're welcome
You’re a pro! Nicely done. Have you done any RF lenses?
Thank you. Not yet, but soon.
Awesome 👏
Awesome, you are the man!..
Excellent work.
When reinstalling the front-element, if the three retaining- screws are alligned 120-degrees apart, is the orientation unique?
It appears that you rotated the element for proper alignment.
With the screws 120-degrees apart, three separate orientations are possible.
I ask because I will be cleaning an EF 135 f/2 L lens.
Thanks so much for the video. I hope to hear from you.
Cheers,
Mike
What drill are you using?? I like that
Did you put adhesive on the ring when you put it back on?
Not necessary as the original adhesive can be reused
A pitty the front ring has some visible non recovering deformations. That will always be visible.
No wonder that back in the day those lenses did differ so much in sharpness, it`s all plastic and tolerances seem to be quite high.
Lo.. sorry never seen anyone use heat gun to take that off then so use that blade. Then leaves out the fact you need to MARK where the screws go?
Has anyone else had a problem removing the screws? Mine don't want to move.