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What is the best way to handle this crack on Nikon 70-300mm?
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Wondering what I should do about this crack in my Nikon 70-300mm lens. It seems to work the same and has no negative impact on photos but I’d still like it fixed or at the least suggestion to help prevent it from getting worse.
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Wondering what I should do about this crack in my Nikon 70-300mm lens. It seems to work the same and has no negative impact on photos but I’d still like it fixed or at the least suggestion to help prevent it from getting worse.
nikon
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Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
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Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
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So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago
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Wondering what I should do about this crack in my Nikon 70-300mm lens. It seems to work the same and has no negative impact on photos but I’d still like it fixed or at the least suggestion to help prevent it from getting worse.
nikon
edited 1 hour ago
Hueco
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Melissa
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Wondering what I should do about this crack in my Nikon 70-300mm lens. It seems to work the same and has no negative impact on photos but I’d still like it fixed or at the least suggestion to help prevent it from getting worse.
nikon
nikon
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Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
2
Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
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So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago
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3
Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
2
Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
3
So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago
3
3
Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
2
2
Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
3
3
So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago
So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago
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It's probably a filter. If there is printing or embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front, that would indicate a filter is screwed on.
Remove the filter by unscrewing it. If it doesn't seem to want to come off, see: How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
After comments, the filter is a CPL [Circular Polarising Lens] which unscrews using the knurled section highlighted. The section forward of that with the RocketFish logo will turn infinitely - which is how it varies the polarising layer.
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I am sure that is a filter, not the lens. Remove the filter and problem solved.
You probably need to buy a new filter.
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I’m not at all sure. I didn’t put a filter on. How would I be able to tell?
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
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As previously stated, it looks like the filter is damaged, not the lense. But, of course, take the filter off and inspect the lens for damage too. That being said, I was a professional photographer for years and initially, as a budding amateur, I always had a Sky or UV filter on all my lenses to protect that precious glass from damage. Certainly a Sky or UV filter has some benefit in filtering out certain wavelengths of light that you may find unattractive in your photographs. But, unless you keep them sparkling clean, they will impart some issues in your shots. So, I took any filters off my lenses unless I had a photographic reason to add them, was extra careful in protecting my lenses and used metal sunshades when possible to minimize stray light and put something in front of my glass that would help protect, yet not interfere with the quality of my photos.
After working in a camera store I learned that the sales people always recommended a protective filter on any lense they sold. Why?So they could make additional money on the sale, back then (80’s) a Sky A1 filter cost you about $20, cost to the camera store was $2 or 3, nice profit margin. I won’t tell you what they made on batteries. 😳 Keep your lens clean and use a good shade to help keep it out of harms way.
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4 Answers
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It's probably a filter. If there is printing or embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front, that would indicate a filter is screwed on.
Remove the filter by unscrewing it. If it doesn't seem to want to come off, see: How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
After comments, the filter is a CPL [Circular Polarising Lens] which unscrews using the knurled section highlighted. The section forward of that with the RocketFish logo will turn infinitely - which is how it varies the polarising layer.
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
17.7k75185
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up vote
3
down vote
It's probably a filter. If there is printing or embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front, that would indicate a filter is screwed on.
Remove the filter by unscrewing it. If it doesn't seem to want to come off, see: How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
After comments, the filter is a CPL [Circular Polarising Lens] which unscrews using the knurled section highlighted. The section forward of that with the RocketFish logo will turn infinitely - which is how it varies the polarising layer.
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
17.7k75185
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up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
It's probably a filter. If there is printing or embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front, that would indicate a filter is screwed on.
Remove the filter by unscrewing it. If it doesn't seem to want to come off, see: How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
After comments, the filter is a CPL [Circular Polarising Lens] which unscrews using the knurled section highlighted. The section forward of that with the RocketFish logo will turn infinitely - which is how it varies the polarising layer.
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
17.7k75185
It's probably a filter. If there is printing or embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front, that would indicate a filter is screwed on.
Remove the filter by unscrewing it. If it doesn't seem to want to come off, see: How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
After comments, the filter is a CPL [Circular Polarising Lens] which unscrews using the knurled section highlighted. The section forward of that with the RocketFish logo will turn infinitely - which is how it varies the polarising layer.
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
17.7k75185
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
6,77721740
edited 52 mins ago
Tetsujin
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6,77721740
answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
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answered 1 hour ago
scottbb
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I am sure that is a filter, not the lens. Remove the filter and problem solved.
You probably need to buy a new filter.
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
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up vote
2
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I am sure that is a filter, not the lens. Remove the filter and problem solved.
You probably need to buy a new filter.
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
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up vote
2
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up vote
2
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I am sure that is a filter, not the lens. Remove the filter and problem solved.
You probably need to buy a new filter.
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
12.5k11838
I am sure that is a filter, not the lens. Remove the filter and problem solved.
You probably need to buy a new filter.
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
12.5k11838
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
12.5k11838
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
12.5k11838
answered 1 hour ago
Rafael
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I’m not at all sure. I didn’t put a filter on. How would I be able to tell?
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
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I’m not at all sure. I didn’t put a filter on. How would I be able to tell?
answered 1 hour ago
Melissa
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
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I’m not at all sure. I didn’t put a filter on. How would I be able to tell?
answered 1 hour ago
Melissa
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
it's most definitely a cracked filter. Unscrew the thing that says rocketfish, lefty-loosy. Make sure the glass under the filter is in good shape!
– Hueco
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
As previously stated, it looks like the filter is damaged, not the lense. But, of course, take the filter off and inspect the lens for damage too. That being said, I was a professional photographer for years and initially, as a budding amateur, I always had a Sky or UV filter on all my lenses to protect that precious glass from damage. Certainly a Sky or UV filter has some benefit in filtering out certain wavelengths of light that you may find unattractive in your photographs. But, unless you keep them sparkling clean, they will impart some issues in your shots. So, I took any filters off my lenses unless I had a photographic reason to add them, was extra careful in protecting my lenses and used metal sunshades when possible to minimize stray light and put something in front of my glass that would help protect, yet not interfere with the quality of my photos.
After working in a camera store I learned that the sales people always recommended a protective filter on any lense they sold. Why?So they could make additional money on the sale, back then (80’s) a Sky A1 filter cost you about $20, cost to the camera store was $2 or 3, nice profit margin. I won’t tell you what they made on batteries. 😳 Keep your lens clean and use a good shade to help keep it out of harms way.
answered 42 mins ago
Tony
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As previously stated, it looks like the filter is damaged, not the lense. But, of course, take the filter off and inspect the lens for damage too. That being said, I was a professional photographer for years and initially, as a budding amateur, I always had a Sky or UV filter on all my lenses to protect that precious glass from damage. Certainly a Sky or UV filter has some benefit in filtering out certain wavelengths of light that you may find unattractive in your photographs. But, unless you keep them sparkling clean, they will impart some issues in your shots. So, I took any filters off my lenses unless I had a photographic reason to add them, was extra careful in protecting my lenses and used metal sunshades when possible to minimize stray light and put something in front of my glass that would help protect, yet not interfere with the quality of my photos.
After working in a camera store I learned that the sales people always recommended a protective filter on any lense they sold. Why?So they could make additional money on the sale, back then (80’s) a Sky A1 filter cost you about $20, cost to the camera store was $2 or 3, nice profit margin. I won’t tell you what they made on batteries. 😳 Keep your lens clean and use a good shade to help keep it out of harms way.
answered 42 mins ago
Tony
1312
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
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up vote
0
down vote
As previously stated, it looks like the filter is damaged, not the lense. But, of course, take the filter off and inspect the lens for damage too. That being said, I was a professional photographer for years and initially, as a budding amateur, I always had a Sky or UV filter on all my lenses to protect that precious glass from damage. Certainly a Sky or UV filter has some benefit in filtering out certain wavelengths of light that you may find unattractive in your photographs. But, unless you keep them sparkling clean, they will impart some issues in your shots. So, I took any filters off my lenses unless I had a photographic reason to add them, was extra careful in protecting my lenses and used metal sunshades when possible to minimize stray light and put something in front of my glass that would help protect, yet not interfere with the quality of my photos.
After working in a camera store I learned that the sales people always recommended a protective filter on any lense they sold. Why?So they could make additional money on the sale, back then (80’s) a Sky A1 filter cost you about $20, cost to the camera store was $2 or 3, nice profit margin. I won’t tell you what they made on batteries. 😳 Keep your lens clean and use a good shade to help keep it out of harms way.
answered 42 mins ago
Tony
1312
As previously stated, it looks like the filter is damaged, not the lense. But, of course, take the filter off and inspect the lens for damage too. That being said, I was a professional photographer for years and initially, as a budding amateur, I always had a Sky or UV filter on all my lenses to protect that precious glass from damage. Certainly a Sky or UV filter has some benefit in filtering out certain wavelengths of light that you may find unattractive in your photographs. But, unless you keep them sparkling clean, they will impart some issues in your shots. So, I took any filters off my lenses unless I had a photographic reason to add them, was extra careful in protecting my lenses and used metal sunshades when possible to minimize stray light and put something in front of my glass that would help protect, yet not interfere with the quality of my photos.
After working in a camera store I learned that the sales people always recommended a protective filter on any lense they sold. Why?So they could make additional money on the sale, back then (80’s) a Sky A1 filter cost you about $20, cost to the camera store was $2 or 3, nice profit margin. I won’t tell you what they made on batteries. 😳 Keep your lens clean and use a good shade to help keep it out of harms way.
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answered 42 mins ago
Tony
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answered 42 mins ago
Tony
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answered 42 mins ago
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Are you sure that's not a filter on the front of the lens?
– scottbb
2 hours ago
2
Can you take & upload a picture of the side of the lens? Is there printing/embossed lettering around the outside of the rim near the front of the lens? That would show it's probably a filter.
– scottbb
1 hour ago
You’re so right!!! It is the filter and I’m ordering a new one now!!! Thank you all so much for your help! I appreciate it so muchâ£ï¸Â
– Melissa
1 hour ago
3
So, yes, as suspected, with the updated picture - you have a RocketFish RF-CP67 circular polarizer filter on there (67 probably indicates a 67mm diameter thread ring). Remove it, and replace it or don't - I would recommend not, except for certain situations where you know you want to use one. If you really didn't know it was there, then I'd guess you don't really know yet what you would use one for, and so can probably do without, and probably even get better more consistent results in the process.
– twalberg
1 hour ago