topic Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop in EF & RF Lenses

RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

Bridget003 — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:30:33 GMT

I recently dropped my camera yesterday and the camera lens came out I tried putting it back inside but i’m no use and I didn’t find much help on the internet. I need help! if anything i’ll order a new one but I need to know if it’s fixable or not.

Re: EOS R100 RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit

kvbarkley — Mon, 13 May 2024 18:41:59 GMT

Hard to say, you should probably contact Canon.

I think it is time for a new one.

Re: EOS R100 RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit

shadowsports — Mon, 13 May 2024 19:22:52 GMT

Greetings,

I agree with kvbarkley, and I'm sorry for the drop.😮

Can I also make these recommendations:

Use the camera strap that came with the camera.

Buy a Peak Designs or Black Rapids wrist strap

Replace the lens with this one:

RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM (canon.com)

Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

ebiggs1 — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:13:17 GMT

"I need to know if it’s fixable or not."

Actually that is not the question. The question should be how much will it cost to repair it as anything can be repaired if money is no object. However, the cost of the repair may come close to or exceed the cost of a brand new or good used lens. This is a fairly inexpensive lens so it does not leave much room for a repair bill.

Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

ryan-bluevishnu — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:42:10 GMT

I know it's an old topic, but I just dropped the same lens and same thing happened. Honestly this is a really easy fix as long as nothing teared like a ribbon cable or plastic cracked.

Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

ebiggs1 — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:13:17 GMT

Hope for the best!

Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:30 GMT

Compare this against cost of repair.

Re: RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM damaged after drop

Tintype_18 — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:59:47 GMT

Hate that it happened. I put on the strap as I take my camera out of the bag. When putting in on the tripod, I wrap the strap around one of the adjustment handles.