EASY FIX! Fix the loose focus ring on your Nikon DX 18-55mm VR f/3.5-5.6G ED NIKKOR
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- Hello there! If the focus ring on your Nikon 18-55mm DX VR lens is loose, you hear plastic parts jingling inside it, or your focus ring is hard to turn, LISTEN UP! I have found a quick easy fix for this very common Nikon kit lens. I bought this lens second-hand and it has been doing this for years and I finally took it apart and was happy to find this was a very easy fix by just removing the grip, front cover, and focus lens. Watch this video and you should be able fix this problem quickly with just a roll of tape and a pry tool or flat screwdriver! Make sure to place the back protective cover on the lens so you don't scratch the back lens and you can set the lens down while working on it. Enjoy, and I hope this helps!!!
Absolute life saver! Probably the most useful video I’ve actually watched on TH-cam! Anyone who’s had this problem and the plastic bit is broken or missing, the pick up tube from a cleaning spray bottle works perfectly
DUDE IT WORK!!!!!
Bro...! You are a life saver. I searched my flat like a CIA Swat Team to find something that could possibly fit. The pick up tube fit right over the screw. Thanks!
@@_3NVY_ it really did work. Such a life saver!
@@lachsimzwaifel I know right!!! Just awesome!
In my case the fitting was a little too tight, so I widened with a series of incrementally thicker screwdrivers.
Thanks for posting! Helped me. Size of the bushing is 4.0mm OD, 2.7mm ID, 2.0mm length. McMaster part identified in other posts was too big, most notably on OD. I used Pololu item number 1970, which has above listed dimensions. I checked dimensions on new bushings with calipers before using. Had to sand length, but OD and ID were correct as delivered. Material is clear/white nylon rather than black, hard plastic of original, but that didn't seem to matter. Use at your own discretion. Could not get parts from Nikon or Nikon dealer; would have had to send lens to Nikon for repair.
Thank you for your video. You help me to change a paper weight to a working Nikon lens again. A million Thanks.
hello sir! can you please share a video on how to disassemble new 18-55 lens. i.e the 18-55 vr G II. I tried to fix mine and now I'm at a point where I don't know how to open the barrel and I failed to find a video which shows the disassemble process of new 18-55. Thank you
Thank u for this! Actually I misread the title, i thought it was about how to fix my error autofocus. I realized it after I had gone through half of ur vid (and yes I did disassemble the lens) but magically it worked!!!!!! Still cant believe it! Thanks !!!!!
I bought an used one with this issue but when I disassembled the lens there was no plastic ring to reassemble. Any DIY ideas for this?
Great video!
mine too you solved your problem how?
mine too you solved your problem how?
WOW this video is amazing! Thank you so much for helping me fix my 18-55. I got this lens for free because it was messed up and had stuff shaking around inside it. The front element and zoom ring were very loose. It was bad enough that it caused my lens to be blurry when VR was on. I never thought it would be possible to easily open a lens and fix it, but it was simple with this video. I found the small plastic ring floating around inside and put it back where it belongs. The hardest part was finding it after I accidently dropped it on the floor. Now the lens is like new thank you so much!
the plastic ring inside my guide rail has broken in half, do you have any clue where i could get a replacement piece?
I have the same problem, if you know something could you let me know, I will do the same, thank you.
What an amazingly simple repair. With mine, the little plastic retaining ring was pretty squished into an oval, but some careful reshaping got it close enough to snap back into place. One additional piece of advice. I didn't realize that there is something of a burr on one side of retainer. After I reassembled the lens I could feel it catching slightly as the zoom went in and out. I took it apart again and flipped the retainer over so the sharp edge was not catching on the lens barrel. Now it's smooth like butter. Thank you!
Great informative video. Just repaired mine, your instructions made it very simple. Great help thanks.
Cheers, glad I could help!
My plastic piece is broken where can I buy it from
Spot on. In my case, the bushing was snapped so I 3D printed a replacement! A little trial and error, but it's saved me the cost of a new lens!
You still have the sizes of this rings? I have the same problem, solved it using super bond, but this piece is fragile, I think it won't last long.
I’ve seen to lose the little rubber things you talk about. Where can I purchase them
Hey, I’m having the same problem. Did you end up finding where to purchase them?
Thanks
@@waleedkhoso2203 ope, been two years collecting dust on a shelf. You should probably just buy a new lens and find the same model or better.
You sir just saved me from having to take my lens to a repair shop on the DAY OF a photo shoot!!
I rarely used my kit lens but it always worked fine. But then one day it would have serious focus issues, and lo and behold, one of those little black rings popped out and putting it back in fixed my issue!!!
Thanks, just bought one for $10 - the owner said that AF is malfunctioning and manual focus cannot reach infinity. With your video I fixed it in 5 minutes. Cool purchase :) Thank you!
well that was my problem but the plastic was broken any one know where to get the plastic parts?
EDIT: turns out the plastic on soled core 10AWG house wire is the perfect ID / OD and fixed my problem.
Hi there, Thank you so much for posting this video as I was resigned to buying a new lens for €200 until I found your excellent repair tutorial. Really very grateful. All the best. Graham Hurley (Ireland)
Mine is broken. Anyone who knows where I can get that small ring?
Best video out there ❤
I have a lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
MADE IN THAILAND
It locked the focus, it doesn’t rotate either manually or automatically
you have some video how to disassemble this lens.
I see several but not and with this ending 3.5-5.6GII
I thank
What a great video- I was so sad when I realised I had damaged my second lens. Saw this video and took the plunge. I first repaired the original lens where the plastic ring was still in one piece. Then I set about looking at the damaged replacement lens, and the ring was broken. I couldn't find the part on the internet, but I had some silicon plastic tubing which fitted perfectly. I am so happy. Best video ever, thank you so much.
Just put this old lens in the trash, and on a hunch I went to You Tube and found your video --- Your just saved my old lens. Thank you so very much !!!
just ripped mine open to find the lil plastic piece broke. going to superglue it back together and hope for the best. thanks for the video.
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
something internal is broken inside my 18-55. it hunts way too much, especially when theres good light. please tell me how to fix this? can i take it to a specialized camera repair shop?
Really heplful, but I am missing those plastic pieces... Anything I can do about it?
Please note. This won't work if your lens has the zoom lock button.
These have to be taken apart from the camera mount end and it's a very difficult strip and repair.
I know because I've two days getting mine back together and miraculously, it still works.
Hello, at about 5:27 you reattached the plastic cover ring. On my 18-55 the only issue is that cover ring. It has come off and when I tried to put it back into place, it doesn't snap tight so the ring keeps coming off. This doesn't affect use of the lens but I think without this cover ring, dirt can get inside the lens. Any tips as to how to reattach this cover ring where it stays put? That would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Steve
i'm not sure of dismantling the focus ring would be possible without any digital error connection of the lens. 'cause i wanna clean the eyeball
of my pentax kitlens 18-35mm. i've notice small particles inside appeared like a noise when seeing through the viewfinder. not clear and clean frame anymore.
now i'm sure it's possible after watching your video. thanks Bro!
Very useful video and very informative and very nice THANKS SIR G
Many many thanks for this Tutorial, it helped so much to repair it by my own... 🤗🤗
Hello I know this was years ago but if you see this what is the plastic ring called? Mine is broken in half and I’d love to know the name so I can search it up and get a replacement. Thanks for any help ❣️
Thank you so much used this and Shanen Soltani Icely's video to help me fix a dropped Nikon lens!
Bravo! Thanks for this video. It helped me repair my 18-55.
I lost all 3 of my little black round things n I can't find them in the lense but when I shake the lense I can hear all of the things moving n when I try to zoom with he lense it makes this really squeaky😏😏 and my lense doesn't work to zoom for some dumb reason
Thanks! I just managed to repair my 18-55 with this method :D
Thats a good repair documentation.Good Job.Thanks a lot for sharing.
Thank you for the compliment, I hope it helped you out!
Absolutely top notch video. Absolutely crappy cheap (made in Thailand) 'Japanese' lenses. I have nothing against the Thais. Nice people, but these lenses are total cheap garbage. I couldn't even find two of the missing pieces of cheap plastic shims.
Thank you! Yeah the new lenses are all mostly plastic junk unless you pony up and spend thousands of dollars...
Thank you so much for your incredible video! I fixed my lense.
oh my gosh thank you so much this is exactly what I needed and I definitely would not have figured this out if it was not for your video. Thank you again.
The 4.5MM part listed from McMaster Carr is too big. don't buy it!
Excellent video. Only problem is that two of the missing parts are not inside the lens. Cheaply made )(Thai!) garbage lenses. Optically not too good either (lots of barrel distortion). Total crap!
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
Just saved my life. THANK YOU MAN!
I also got these lens used with my camera they have the same problem as your but they did have the little plastic washer. do you have any idea what they are called.
Smooth! god/love bless you! enjoy life! harmony :)
How to fix an 18-55, chuck it in the fuckit bucket and buy a 16-85.
Great video but unfortunately one of the plastic rings was broke. I've emailed a couple of camera repair shops to see if they have a ring. Can't find it at the Nikon parts site. Have you found any alternative yet, or is it time to just break down and buy a new lens. Thanks
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
Thank you Mate! Very useful video. I got exactly the same problem. This video could help me to resolve my lens problem. Thank you again! Nice job! :)
You're welcome, glad to help!
Anyone know where I can get those itty bitty plastic washers? Can't find them anywhere
What if the plastic bit is broken? What can I do? Can I buy a replacement?
Off subject a little, any idea on how to remove the glass on the top side of the aperture? There is something on mine and I'm trying to clean it. Thanks!
Not too sure, it looks to me like it is pressed in so no access from the front unfortunately.
Could you redo this video pls 🙏 didn't quite see where to put the round small ring if is not disurbing tq
Mine is not stuck at 18 it is stuck at 55. how do I fix this?
It may actually have to do with one of these little spacer thingys causing the lens to get stuck. If the spacers aren't installed all the way in, this can happen. Try removing the front part of the lens and take a look. There a little track that the lens will move on and you can see if this is the problem.
my daughter dropped the camera, but it's ok, it's my fault and I love her so much. and I am watching this video in 2020 and I would love to say thank you very much although that I broke that little piece but it still works. thank you sir
I'm a retired photo repairman, National Camera graduate. Found a good way to fix this. Stephen is right about every step of this. Sometimes you will find that the tiny plastic sleeve is broken. My fix was some appropriately sized heat shrink tubing, shrink one layer on the stud then another to bring to an acceptable depth. Be careful when you apply a heat gun, I prefer a hair dryer, less heat. Too much heat can melt the light greases used in many lens mechanisms. Use a light touch and just enough heat to shrink it.
Thank you for the kind words Wendell. I am glad you provided the heat shrink solution, that sounds like a perfect way to fix this. I will be trying my hand at fixing some old manual film SLRs and maybe I should post my process. Cheers
Just wanted to comment for others who can't find any heat shrink tubing to replace the plastic piece from the camera (mine was completely missing when I opened my camera).
I was able to cut a few mm of the back end of the ink tube in a standard ballpoint pen. However, the inner diameter of the plastic tube is just a little too small for the screw in my D3100. By using a pair of narrow tweezers and a hair dryer, I was able to gently stretch the plastic tube to fit around the peg in the camera. Since the fit is not perfect, you may want to apply a (very) small amount of glue to stabilize it. Be sure not to get in on any other part of the rails and let it fully dry before putting the camera back together!
Overall, thank you Stephen and Wendell for the tips--I'm about to go to Kilimanjaro in a week and was able to rescue my camera just in time!
One ring was broken in half. I used your idea, cut a tiny bit from an ink tube with a sharp knife, and squeezed a nail through it until it was large enough to fit. It worked great! There's a tiny bit of play, but way better than before.
Easy as pie, but, the small ring was in tiny little pieces, so not sure if those can be bought.
You helped me a lot, but i lost that damn thing, it simply wasn't there, what can i do?did you find something to replace with?also i can heard something inside, you think it can be that little thing?how can i get it out?
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
same solution if doesn't rotate and stuck up? 😔 pls help
my lens has same problem, but this little plastic parts are broken, what is it name and where can i buy it?
My camera got knocked over with a Nikon DX AF-S 18-55 lens. The zoom ring turns but doesn't move the lens. I've taken it apart at both ends to try to fix it, and found a broken plastic piece broken off with a metal T piece attached to it. Looks like this is what is supposed to move the lens, but I can't find where it broke off of. Have you seen anything like this, or how the zoom ring moves the lens in and out?
Took mine apart only to find out that the little bit was broken in half. Anything I could replace it with?
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
thank you. fantastic clear explanation and demonstration.
Thank you! Mine just loosened up. This looks like an easy fix!
Cheers, glad to help!
Ditto with Ian Gardiner. Your instructions were crystal clear, and made for a quick and relatively easy repair!
Cheers, glad to help!
I wish I found this video sooner! So easy! Thank you!
hi sir. i brought a brand new d5300 50mm 1.8g and tamron 18-200 about 10 months ago. everything is fine. the camera and the 2 lens. i borrow a d300 for testing. i put 50mm to d300. everythings fine. it autofocus smoothly. i tested the front botton beside the cap. and all the sudden it doesnt autofocus. i put it back to my d5300 and also doesnt autofocus. i tried the tamron 18-200 to my d5300 and still doesnt focus. what the hell happened? please help me.
Thanks so much, managed to fix my daughters camera following your really valuable vid. Rich (UK). Any ideas on D7200 pop up flashes, mine is on it's third replacement unit.
thank you so much man, but i open my lens and inside there isn't a little piece of plastic, is possible to oder?
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
Really helpful video thank you. Saved either an expensive repair bill or a new lens. Really easy to follow and as you say it just snapped back in, no glue needed. I have no practical skills whatsoever but still managed to do it in about 10 minutes. You’re a star!
Thanks my lans had same problem it's Fix
didn't even came for this (I was searching for how to fix the loosy rubber) , but I take it 'cause it has the same problem. I thought there was no way to fix it but wow... thanks my friend
it seems that little pice is broken in my lens, i found just a half of it, any idea where i can buy it?
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
Unfortunately I am missing one spacer and one is broken. Is there a place I can buy those? Or what they are called?
I could hug you!!! I have just saved my daughters lens, it had this exact problem. I could not have done it without your video xx
@Stephen Villagrasa, you are an angel. LOL
Thanks!
But I had a problem during the assembling. My lens did not reach 55m!!! =(
Do you know what can I do to solve it?
Thanks a lot, it worked for me. I owe you.
Wow, they really don’t make them like they used to!
Great video, Totally had this problem on my 18-55mm. I read thru the comments and found the replacement part supplier with Pololu. Should be an easy fix when I get the parts in and my old lens can live on another day. thanks!
He is twist the aperture ring not the focus ring is a small ring near the front lens.
Mine has 2 of the plastic rings gone into the back…
I opened mine, 3 rings were off and all 3 broken. 😒
It took me forever to get that little piece over the screw. Over an hour...but it works again!!!! Thank you so much for this video!!! You saved me a lot of money
Amazing!..Had written my lens off and this video has been so useful. One of the little plastic rings was rattling around inside and had somehow been flattened. Watched this video, followed the steps and bingo! May thanks
have u any idea to repair the focus ring ??it is tight fixed and won't rotate ..
It may actually have to do with one of these little spacer thingys causing the lens to get stuck. If the spacers aren't installed all the way in, this can happen. Try removing the front part of the lens and take a look. There a little track that the lens will move on and you can see if this is the problem.
Awsome video great help super easy! BUT your right that's my problem, but mine is destroyed the little bushings are actually broken. Any ideas on getting new ones?
My lens is missing the plastic thingies, all 3 of them :(
I have dismantled the lens following the instructions and found a small plastic sleeve in the lens as described. Unfortunately the small sleeve is damaged and cannot be reused. Does anyone know where I can purchase replacement sleeves?
I have broken two of these lenses now... both with the same problem. I'd be interested to know wht the NIKON part number is for these plastic spacers. Thay appear to be a real weak spot in the design of this lens.
My problem is same as you, a piece of plastic loose inside and i can’t use the autofocus mode, it just became jammed in autofocus but works well in manual mode, is this the way to fix it?
My plastic piece is broken where can i buy it?
I did what you said here, but when i mounted it back, i think i misaligned the top lens and now is stuck. What can i do to unstuck it ?
Hi Bobby, the front cover may just be misaligned, try removing it and reinstalling it making sure that the clips are aligning correctly. It happened one time to me when I tried removing and reinstalling the front cover. Hope this helps!
the video was great however my little plastic washer is actually broken in two where can i pick up a new one from, any ideas. i have tried searching all over the internet but cant find one anywhere. Help !!
www.mcmaster.com/#93657a201/=19z2g49 Here is a link to the closest one I could find which should fit. It may need a bit of sanding of the height though. The actual dimensions of the spacers in the lens are: Outside Diameter: 4mm Inside Diameter: 3mm and Height: 2mm. I hope this helps!
See my reply above, heat shrink may work.
Hi, that ring was broken, I don't know maybe it was stuck between the parts.
How can I fix it , can I get a new ring ? What is tha actual name of this ring , so that I can search online
Thank you man!!! you helped me a lot with this video. I just dropped my lens and I had the same problem.
Glad to help!
I have same problem with my canon 18-55 mm lens. Is this the reason?
thanx for the video....I wonder that I don't have that "Clips" around ..how I can remove it ??!!
What do I do if I lost one of the black rings
Thank you so much! It was really useful!
Brilliant! This video gave me the confidence to tackle my DX 18-70 lens, slightly different cover which is removed by one screw then clipped off firmly ... inside there are three large silver mounting screws that had come loose. Tightened these then just a bit fiddly to get the two covers back on but hey presto! Good as new. Thank you Stephen.
I opened mine and there was no ring inside where can i get those rings?
Great repair, I purchased a broken lense, exactly the same problem, with a bayonet broken, I will fix this in the morning when its bright light, thanks for this :)