Should I repair my lens? (Page 2): Thanks, Paul!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

CHG_CANON wrote:

OP is a full-frame shooter. Only.

Thanks, Paul!

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Scruples wrote:

Thanks to everyone at UHH! I’m going to pick up a new lens at B&H. I especially love the little candy dishes on all the counters. I grab a few candies for my wife and I. I will give my old lens to my son. He would like to take things apart. (He has a PhD)

If he wants to take it apart give him the video I posted above. He might even be able to fix it!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

mwsilvers wrote:

If he wants to take it apart give him the video I posted above. He might even be able to fix it!

Will Do!

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I remember that Monte Zucker used the Canon 28-135 often for studio portraits and some weddings. I also remember the beautiful images he made with it. He was a great wedding and portrait photographer besides been a great teacher.
The lens is a good lens from what I know but it is 10 years old and no longer, obviously, in production. I seriously question if Canon will repair it. If you like the lens an alternative is to buy a sample used or to follow Paul's advice, who uses Canon and has experience with Canon lenses and buy the len he recommends.

It is very possible to find someone that will repair the lens but I am afraid the cost of repair will be significantly higher than the actual price of the lens.

brentrh Loc: Deltona, FL

New lens is always best option

Postman Loc: Florida

I owned a 28-135 for about 10 years and used it extensively, the AF stopped working and was repaired by Mr Riggins whom I learned about on this site, I was excited to get the lens back, during the time the 28-135 was down I picked up a used Canon 24-70 2.8, I used both at an event and was shocked at the differences in the lenses between F4-5.6. I did a cursory test and found I had to stop down the 28-135 to F11 to compare with F4 on the 24-70. Of course the L lens was better, hand held w/o IS, this wasn’t a scientific comparison just my personal experience but I sold the 28-135. Get a newer 24-105 or equivalent you won’t regret it.

Postman Loc: Florida

I owned a 28-135 for about 10 years and used it extensively, the AF stopped working and was repaired by Mr Riggins whom I learned about on this site, I was excited to get the lens back, during the time the 28-135 was down I picked up a used Canon 24-70 2.8, I used both at an event and was shocked at the differences in the lenses between F4-5.6. I did a cursory test and found I had to stop down the 28-135 to F11 to compare with F4 on the 24-70. Of course the L lens was better, hand held w/o IS, this wasn’t a scientific comparison just my personal experience but I sold the 28-135. Get a newer 24-105 or equivalent you won’t regret it.

philo Loc: philo, ca

I sent my older 24-70 to Canon for repair and they said it was too old and no parts. maybe you will have better luck

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

philo wrote:

I sent my older 24-70 to Canon for repair and they said it was too old and no parts. maybe you will have better luck

With a circa 1998 lens, highly unlikely.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Thanks to all the Hoggers who jumped on this thread. I will be buying a new lens 24-105mm lens. I am sending the broken lens with instructional video how to repair to my son. He has a PhD in physics. He is too smart for me.

I have called on Mr Riggins. He repaired my Canon 5D Mk4 body. I know he will not be able to get parts.

Harry02 Loc: Gardena, CA

I can almost kinda sorta relate.
First:
Is this particular lens that historically personally important? Send it in.
Can you get a newer better model with the range you want? Get that one.

My example: I have a 25yr old Nikon lens. Rabbit ears, zoom, almost pristine. Was my goto for years.
This sat for 8 years- focus is Really tight. Put it on a warm stove- works great for 5 minutes.
I'm over 70. I watched the video- I ain't taking it apart. But
I can buy a used VR2 equivalent for less than repair costs. In the mail!