Reply to Help, Should I try and fix my lens or go to a dealer

Brian D Reed Photography posted a reply:

I had something similar happen to one of my lenses about 22 years ago, only it was my own darn fault that it happened. I slipped on something on the gymnasium floor and subsequently the camera hit the hardwood. I ended up taking my lens into a local camera shop to have the professional remove it for me. I don't remember how much he charged me to do it, but it wasn't cheap.



I would say that since the filter is obviously not going to be damaged any worse, get a pair of pliars and see if you can grip the edge with them and twist the filter out. After the filter is out, then put the lens on the camera and take some shots with it to see if there is any damage that was done to the lens itself.



This is my suggestion because any camera shop is probably going to do the same thing and charge A LOT to do it. Then again, how is your "bartering" skills? Maybe you could take the lens in and they'll remove it for you if you tell them that you're going to purchase a replacement filter from them. :-) Personally, I would try the pliars first to see if I could get the filter out and then try the lens to see if it still works. If it does, great, you can get a new filter. If not, then you know you have to take it to the shop. :-)