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lens slides
Nov 8, 2011 10:56:02 #
I have a nice zoom lens on my other camera that slides when I point it downwards. I'm hoping to sell it. What would it cost to fix that?
Nov 8, 2011 12:00:23 #
Based on my limited experience, that's what they do. If you tightened it up enough so that it didn't slide when pointed down, then, when you tried to use it to zoom in, it wouldn't slide easy and would be jerky, to use. (Too many commas) Jerky movement when zooming is annoying.........
Nov 8, 2011 12:37:28 #
Duct tape? Spot welder?
I think it would have to be taken apart and the rails replaced - it might cost more than the lens is worth. I had one, years ago, that did that when new. Of course it was a no-name, very inexpensive lens.
I think it would have to be taken apart and the rails replaced - it might cost more than the lens is worth. I had one, years ago, that did that when new. Of course it was a no-name, very inexpensive lens.
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Nov 8, 2011 14:04:36 #
Usually there are some worn "guides" that would be replaced if the parts are available. It can be pretty expensive depending on the design of the lens. Probably better selling as is.
Nov 8, 2011 14:21:03 #
LOL - The lens on my camera 75% of the time is a 35-350mm L push-pull (slider)... there is a 'tighten' (or lock) ring right behind the focusing ring... that will allow you to lock it in a particular position.
Most women don't like it, because to use it properly & quickly it does take large hands.
What type of camera is your lens for? What are the specs on it?
Most women don't like it, because to use it properly & quickly it does take large hands.
What type of camera is your lens for? What are the specs on it?
Nov 8, 2011 14:22:56 #
BTW - Canon usually charges $100 to 300 for servicing their 'L' series lens... full internal tune up, cleaning, adjustment, & minor repairs as necessary.
Nov 9, 2011 06:49:30 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
This is referred to as "lens creep", and is normal in some lenses. I had a Nikon 18-200mm that developed this. I sold the lens for different reasons, but did find it somewhat annoying....
Nov 9, 2011 07:34:45 #
NewEnglandPhotoguy
Loc: Chelmsford, MA
I put a rubber wrist band on the lens right where the two lens barrels slide. Solved the problem.
Nov 9, 2011 08:10:01 #
Nov 9, 2011 08:14:58 #
Someone posted this the other day! check it out>...
http://www.instructables.com/id/Lens-creep-fix-for-Canon-EF-28-135mm-f35-56-IS-/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Lens-creep-fix-for-Canon-EF-28-135mm-f35-56-IS-/
Nov 9, 2011 08:53:58 #
Mary P wrote:
I have a nice zoom lens on my other camera that slides when I point it downwards. I'm hoping to sell it. What would it cost to fix that?
Kurts camera in San Diego. I just had them replace the guides in my Nikon 18-55mm for $67.
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