decorative metallic strip on a 55-105 Nikkor lens

Paul W.

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My Nikkor 55-105 has a very narrow metallic strip around the lens that's beginning to come unstuck ... only about an inch for now. Part of me says it's ok to intentionally pull it loose the rest of the way. After all it appears to be primarily decorative. An alternative would be to find the right kind of adhesive and stick on the loose end. Would be very tricky to maneuver.

This lens is a Nikon re-con. If the strip is totally removed the grouve (sp?) left behind is narrow enough to look intentional.

Any thoughts?

PS: I'm new here... this is a printer forum. Not a lens forum! Should I post this somewhere else?
 
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PS: I'm new here... this is a printer forum. Not a lens forum! Should I post this somewhere else?
You’re as new here as I am, so what constitutes new in your eyes, and yes this is a printer forum, but before you go, try a bit of Araldite two part adhesive, none better.. :hugs
 

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Thanks, The Hat, that's a new adhesive for me.

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My Nikkor 55-105 has a very narrow metallic strip around the lens that's beginning to come unstuck ... only about an inch for now. Part of me says it's ok to intentionally pull it loose the rest of the way. After all it appears to be primarily decorative. An alternative would be to find the right kind of adhesive and stick on the loose end. Would be very tricky to maneuver.

This lens is a Nikon re-con. If the strip is totally removed the grouve (sp?) left behind is narrow enough to look intentional.

Any thoughts?

PS: I'm new here... this is a printer forum. Not a lens forum! Should I post this somewhere else?
@Paul W. Try posting in the DPReview Nikkor lens forum with a pic of the lens and strip...

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1030
 
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