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14-45mm zoom ring detached

Discussion in 'Native Lenses' started by F1L1P, Jul 14, 2010.

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  1. F1L1P

    F1L1P Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 2, 2010
    Europe
    My 14-45 kit lens rubber zoom ring detached itself from the lens body.
    Do you have any recommendations on how to fix this? :frown:
     
    F1L1P, Jul 14, 2010
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  2. texascbx

    texascbx Mu-43 Veteran

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    Dec 30, 2009
    Texas
    How did it detach?
     
    texascbx, Jul 14, 2010
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  3. F1L1P

    F1L1P Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 2, 2010
    Europe
    I don't know.
    I take care of my gear, so I don't think it can be from misuse.

    I first noticed it when I was on a trip few days ago. I've noticed it when I was taking my camera out of a camera bag. Now the rubber band is all wobbly and it looks like it is too big, like it needs to be shrinked, refitted or something...weird.

    I'll try to post some pics of it.
     
    F1L1P, Jul 15, 2010
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  4. F1L1P

    F1L1P Mu-43 Veteran

    392
    Jan 2, 2010
    Europe
    Here is what I was talking about:

    the entire ring seems like it is too big for the lens barrel :rolleyes: 
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    and can easly be removed: :frown:
    View attachment 148464
     
    F1L1P, Aug 4, 2010
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  5. Streetshooter

    Streetshooter Administrator Emeritus

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    Dec 15, 2009
    Phila, Pa USA
    That's odd but I would cut a few slots out. Then size it to fit. I'd use maybe some Crazy Glue to reattach it.....there may be better adhesives but that stuff really works.....
     
    Streetshooter, Aug 4, 2010
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  6. Brian Mosley

    Brian Mosley Administrator Emeritus

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    Dec 15, 2009
    Looks like a failure of the adhesive holding the rubber to the lens... first time I've seen this. Has the lens experienced any extremes of heat?

    Is the camera still under warranty?

    Cheers

    Brian
     
    Brian Mosley, Aug 4, 2010
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  7. Gwendal

    Gwendal Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jun 6, 2010
    Gwendal, Aug 4, 2010
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  8. F1L1P

    F1L1P Mu-43 Veteran

    392
    Jan 2, 2010
    Europe
    Thx, I will try this if the store won't help me.

    I don't think so. Nothing above normal (e.g. when you carry camera in a black photo bag for couple of hours)

    I believe it is. I bought it last year, mid September from J&R.
     
    F1L1P, Aug 5, 2010
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