I broke my original lenses- should I buy a new set or throw this away and buy a new telescope?
1959650
Your best bet is to contact the manufacturer. As the old adage has it, going to the "horses' Mouth" is likely to net you the best answer. Depending on how long you have had your telescope and the circumstances of the breakage, your instrument may be under warranty.
1959651
If you are going to be a serious skywatcher/ stargazer, I would upgrade to a better telescope for sure. But if you bought the celestron firstscope for your children or grandchildren, just to get them interested in the universe around us, I would replace the lenses. Celestron may replace the broken lenses for you
1959652
This is a very inexpensive scope. If you are planning to get more serious in star gazing, then I recommend you put the money into a bigger and better scope. However, you may be able to pick up some used eye pieces at garage sales, Ebay, and the like.
348014
I wouldn't worry too much about this. The lense cap for the objective lenses (the large ones away from the viewer) are fine and made from a nice rubber material. The cover for the eyepieces are a bit cheaply made and in fact the connecting piece on my first pair broke after 2-3 years. I just got another one from a friend. The quality of the optics in my opinion totally makes this a minor problem
762697
Yes, i have so much fun to use all my old lenses (K mount) but first you need to get the right adapter for about $30. You better do some research on pentax forum. They have many tests on different lenses.
792494
I think you're out of luck. There may be mount replacement kits available but I'm sure it would cost more than just buying the 50mm f2 Nikkor. Actually, the slightly faster 50mm f1.8 nikkor may be cheaper (more common).
560627
Get the Adapter from Amazon and vola, you are ready for your new old Lenses, the Quality of your Prime will blow you away, happy shooting.
1742092
There is new information on the page that I linked to in my previous comment. It looks like Canon now knows which lenses are affected, and they offer free repairs - starting on 7/18. From what they write, it also sounds like newer lenses do no longer have this problem.
2116855
Very cheap. Lenses are plastic, so I'm not sure how you'd clean them if they're not very clear or have been scuffed. Glass cleaner? If that doesn't work, throw them away like I did.
1565296
I'd start with a good 2X Barlow lens. It doubles the mag of all your other eyepieces...
57687
Buy the Rokinon Lens. It's a better build. Rings on the Opteka are made or cheap plastic and can crack.
821883
Mine works just fine. I don't understand "too good". The mirror is what matters. The telescope has a great mirror for the price. 3X is what I have. I like the zoom lens best. It is the easiest to work with.
1100570
We do not sell pieces of this item, but we would suggest you contact the manufacturer to see if you could purchase lenses from them. Thank you
1634881
If the dust is in the interior of the lens you only have one choice - Canon. 1-800-OKCANON and ask to talk with someone in technical support.
2009070
Mine is in perfect condition. I have several lenses from Tamron and they have all been in mint condition. Return it to them and they should replace.
378413
I'm not sure on that one, and it might be cheaper just to go ahead and buy a new set. Good luck!
1300382
Hi,My lens is currently in for repair because the zoom actually broke one time when I tried to turn it. I found that mine got worse over time. If you've had it more than a couple months you probably won't be able to return it (I ordered mine from Amazon w/fulfillment through 47th St. Photo). But if it is less than a year old Sigma will repair it for free. Hope that helps!
572210
I would recommend maybe one or two higher quality lenses, I purchased the extra lenses as well that came with the moon filter, finderscope and the skyX planetarium software by Celestron. All these have come in handy @ one time or another. The Grandkids are still enjoying the telescope when they come tour place in the country.
2163472
Sorry , I don't know the answer to this- I bought the lenses for my sister-in-law.