Dropped my lens
Feb 15, 2016 06:20:47 #
seahawk, I dropped my 70-200 f2.8L from waist height and I was lucky it hit the pavement on the tripod foot. I attached it to my 7D and it did not focus and my heart sank. After inspection, I had it on manual focus. Changed to AF and it worked beautifully. This happened about two years ago and I have never had issues with that lens. Good Luck, Gary
Feb 15, 2016 06:31:47 #
billnikon
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seahawk505 wrote:
After being so careful for years, I dropped my Can... (show quote)
I cannot speak for Canon, as a photojournalist we dropped our share of lenses, we had a pool of Nikon lenses and as long as they shot they were used. As long as it gives you the same results what is the point. If the glass is good, give it a good shake and listen, if the glass is still solid no worries. Continue to use the lens.
Feb 15, 2016 07:06:21 #
Mac wrote:
Since you had some difficulty attaching it, I think sending it off to the manufacturer or an authorized repair facility would be a good idea.
Right. If anything isn't working properly on a lens of that caliber, have it inspected and repaired.
Feb 15, 2016 07:08:17 #
I had a similar situation with a Sigma lens. Everything seemed to work after the drop, but when I sent it in to be checked and calibrated, the repair bill was $500
Feb 15, 2016 08:17:20 #
My D800 with 24-70 fell off the coffee table. Filter took a hit, lens had some 'snugness' when turning. I dod not want to take a chance. I sent it in. Works perfect now.
Feb 15, 2016 08:52:32 #
Yeah, I am sometimes a klutz also. I have dropped lenses, big ones & little ones. If it mounts with difficulty, look at the tabs that go in the camera. I have bent those and then straighten with a screwdriver or pliers. The real deal is this. If you can mount it OK without hurting the camera, and it still shoots crisp photos. Why send it off. Just clean it and keep shooting. If you have really screwed up the mount, then get it fixed.
I do put neoprene coverings on all my bigger lenses, not for the camo effect, but to keep them looking better when I sell them. Maybe I am crazy, but I view my gear as tools to get a job done so function is the important factor.
I do put neoprene coverings on all my bigger lenses, not for the camo effect, but to keep them looking better when I sell them. Maybe I am crazy, but I view my gear as tools to get a job done so function is the important factor.
Feb 15, 2016 08:56:35 #
RWR wrote:
If it were mine, I would not hesitate to send it directly to Canon for inspection and repair. You could be damaging the contacts by continuing to use it.
Ditto. If for no other reason than you will sleep better. Another alternative- seems like a good excuse to get the mark 2 version.
Feb 15, 2016 09:43:17 #
seahawk505 wrote:
After being so careful for years, I dropped my Can... (show quote)
I had that happen with a Bronica ETRS 50mm lens from the 60's. Thank goodness for UV lens/protector filters. The filter was cracked so much it took surgery to remove the pieces...I put duct tape over the glass first...then pliers were required to remove the metal edging. I remounted the lens and the barrel was a tad stiff. I won't be able to find out if everything works as I use the Bronica and Hasselblad for landscape photography.
Good luck with yours.
Feb 15, 2016 09:54:12 #
Mounting a damaged lens could damage the lens mount on your camera body. The only way to be sure it's ok would be to send it to Canon, which should be done post haste. If it were mine, I would ONLY send it to the factory. Been there, done that, sent it in, cost a couple of bucks but all was well upon return. Feel for you. Best of luck.
Feb 15, 2016 11:54:31 #
mickley wrote:
Upon further review... I have noted the difficulty you experienced in mounting it -- somehow I missed that -- Canon's repair service gets the nod.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 15, 2016 12:29:24 #
seahawk505 wrote:
After being so careful for years, I dropped my Can... (show quote)
Definitely have it inspected and if necessary repaired by Canon. It might work now, but it just might stop working after a continued use.
Feb 15, 2016 13:30:18 #
seahawk505 wrote:
After being so careful for years, I dropped my Can... (show quote)
Defiantly send it in.
Feb 15, 2016 16:28:25 #
Fell over backward while trying to sit on a big log on the beach. My d80 with the 18-200 mounted landed nose first in the sand. After that, it made kind of a grindyish sandy noise when focusing and zooming. Sickening. Sold the lens for $300 with full disclosure and the D80 sits in a case. The really expensive part of the accident was replacing the lens with a 28-300 and the camera with a full frame. I don't sit on logs anymore.
Feb 15, 2016 22:44:51 #
Your situation is not unique. Fortunately, I have never dropped anything, however it's bound to happen eventually. This is exactly why I have a separate insurance policy on all of my gear. Drops, spill, falling down, and theft with no deductible for about a hundred bucks a year through State Farm.
I have tremors and have to use a tri-pod or mono-pod most of the time and changing lenses is difficult, and am not taking any chances on lenses or bodies. Hope all works out for you.
I have tremors and have to use a tri-pod or mono-pod most of the time and changing lenses is difficult, and am not taking any chances on lenses or bodies. Hope all works out for you.
Feb 16, 2016 07:04:35 #
seahawk505 wrote:
After being so careful for years, I dropped my Can... (show quote)
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By all means, send it into Canon because Canon does first class work and they stand behind that which they do, and if that lens were to be mine, I would ask them to replace all and anything that has the appearance to have been damaged. In other words, if you fail to ask Canon to replace the dented portions of the lens, you will always wish that you had done so. After all, how would you feel walking around in public with a dented lens ? Doing such would deflate the ego of any Canon owner ! :)
Good luck with your lens and, hopefully, all turns out ok for you !
~ Doug ~
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