Nikon D5100 Lens problems.

[XTREMExFTW]

Hi guys, my lens wobbles when I touch it or apply pressure, this is an issue as I use manual focus and the lens in question is the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[sushisharkjl]

4 minutes ago, XTREMExFTW said:

Hi guys, my lens wobbles when I touch it or apply pressure, this is an issue as I use manual focus and the lens in question is the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm any help is appreciated. Thanks!

That's normal for kit lenses.

[XTREMExFTW]

Really? It wobbles maybe a cm and a half... I was just concerned about it.

[sushisharkjl]

3 minutes ago, XTREMExFTW said:

Really? It wobbles maybe a cm and a half... I was just concerned about it.

In and out? How does it wobble? 1.5cm is not normal.

[XTREMExFTW]

Just now, sushisharkjl said:

In and out? How does it wobble? 1.5cm is not normal.

Not in and out, sideways and maybe I exaggerated a bit for the measurement, maybe 1.1cm at most.

[sushisharkjl]

1 minute ago, XTREMExFTW said:

Not in and out, sideways and maybe I exaggerated a bit for the measurement, maybe 1.1cm at most.

You may want to file a warranty claim if you're still in warranty (probably not).

 

Does it affect focusing? Since it's side-to-side I don't think there should be an issue, even if there is you could just get a newer 18-55 and use the current one as a tilt-shift. 

[XTREMExFTW]

Just now, sushisharkjl said:

You may want to file a warranty claim if you're still in warranty (probably not).

 

Does it affect focusing? Since it's side-to-side I don't think there should be an issue, even if there is you could just get a newer 18-55 and use the current one as a tilt-shift. 

No it isn't under warranty as it a old camera, and it affects focusing by making screeching noises and it doesn't focus as well as it did, this started about a month ago.

[sushisharkjl]

2 minutes ago, XTREMExFTW said:

No it isn't under warranty as it a old camera, and it affects focusing by making screeching noises and it doesn't focus as well as it did, this started about a month ago.

I can only say get a new one. Kit lenses like that are notoriously hard to fix.

 

They're also pretty cheap - maybe upgrade to a Tamron 17-55 f/2.8.

[XTREMExFTW]

Just now, sushisharkjl said:

I can only say get a new one. Kit lenses like that are notoriously hard to fix.

 

They're also pretty cheap - maybe upgrade to a Tamron 17-55 f/2.8.

Okay Thanks for the help though

[Supercian411]

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[sushisharkjl]

1 hour ago, Supercian411 said:

try peanut butter

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[Supercian411]

Just now, sushisharkjl said:

wauwo such helpfuls

no problem