Nikon D40x Digital Camera Logo
Posted on Apr 13, 2008

Lens focusing problem

I recently dropped my camera while it had my wide angle lens in it. everything seemed fine & the lens & camera both worked. today it won't work with the wide angle lens in it & makes a clicking sound when i try to take a photo. i tried another lens & it's fine. does anyone have any idea what it might be that i could fix without taking it to a camera store? thank you.

I was having problems trying to focus with my 55-200 lens. I switched the lenses to make sure it wasn't the camera. When i switch to manual focus and it worked fine. I took it to the local Nikon dealer to se if they could do anything with it and while working on it, the fornt part of the lens fell out in his hand. My problem is, i purchased my camera in the states and Nikon Canada wont deal with it even though it is under warranty. It appears that the lens has come away from the tracks and no matter what I do I can't get it back in place. Can anyone help?

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

  • Contributor 58 Answers
  • Posted on May 11, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Hot-Shot:

An expert who has answered 20 questions.

Joined: Dec 06, 2007
Answers
58
Questions
0
Helped
50420
Points
79

Dropping a camera is no laughing matter.  I assume you have severely damaged the wide angle lens, and the only solution I have it to purchase another one.   Certainly if the front element fell out that is serious and there are probably other things wrong with the lens, and continued use of it could damage the camera body.   Just be more careful and chock it up to experience and buy a new lens. Sorry to hear about your accident.   Good luck.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Nikon DX AF-SNIKKOR 18-55MM 1:3.5-5.6G11 ED auto focus don't work

If you're looking at the camera without a lens on it, there should be a little flat protrusion in the lower left. Make sure that it is protruding and not obstructed.
0helpful
1answer

Have a canon digital elph sd750. Pictures are now blurry.

You could have cracked the lens, damage the focus or a number of other things but the lens and focus are most likely. check your lens for scratches if there is none and no cracks take it to your nearest camera store or buy new good luck!
2helpful
1answer

I have a Nikon D40, which I recently dropped. :( Camera seemed okay, but then I noticed later that the 18-55 lens was being less than cooperative. It now is stuck on 55 adn will not zoom out. It still...

It sound like the lens zoom has broken.
If other lens is ok and this lens still focuses automatically the conection is working.

Sorry to bring the bad news but it may cost less to get a new lens than to get it fixed.

Someone else might have an idea how to fix the zoom, good luck.
0helpful
1answer

HELP Sigma 24-60MM wide Angle

The helicoid or the barrel thread in the lens may be jammed. The lens will have to be serviced. You should take it back for warranty service.

As for myself, I aways buy origional manufacture lenses and accessorites for my cameras.


Jerry G.


0helpful
1answer

Lens focusing problem

I doubt that there is anything you can do yourself. Are you willing to disassemble the lens? I wouldn't be willing to do so.

Take it to a camera repairer and get a quote to see if it is economical to repair or cheaper/easier to replace.

Good luck.
0helpful
1answer

Focus problem

The factory presets would not have been affected by your grandson doing as you describe. Depending on what other lenses he might be trying to use, many have a separate switch located on the barrel of the lens to turn auto focus on or off.
0helpful
1answer

Wide Angle Lenses

wide angle lens aka fish-eye lens, means only the centre of your photo is clearly focused - especially in long distance scenery shots.
0helpful
1answer

S70 Macro Focus Problem?

The macro is good at 4cm at wide angle, 8inches at full telephoto(different distances for any focal length in between). I read that someplace in the manual, I believe.
Not finding what you are looking for?

156 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Nikon Cameras Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Are you a Nikon Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...