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Jul 12, 2021 20:31:15   #
arobi44 Loc: Delaware
 
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan

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Jul 12, 2021 20:37:45   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
For starters you need a repair cost estimate to compare with a replacement cost.

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Jul 12, 2021 20:49:19   #
Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
arobi44 wrote:
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan
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If the lens won't focus on either camera, I'd be willing to bet the problem is with the lens and not the camera. I would take it to a Best Buy or a local camera shop and try (and buy, if that's your preference) a new lens and then if you wanted to go used, I would go to Robert's or MPB. Good luck and I'll bet it's the lens. Let us know.

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Jul 12, 2021 21:05:48   #
arobi44 Loc: Delaware
 
I have one from a California shop for $295 parts and $150 labor. Can get an excellent used copy from mbps for $459. Probably looking in the mbp direction.

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Jul 12, 2021 21:07:06   #
arobi44 Loc: Delaware
 
Sorry, that's mpb. Fingers ...

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Jul 12, 2021 21:17:56   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
I don't know where in Delaware you're located or how close you are to Philadelphia, but here goes:
http://www.authorizedcamerarepair.com/#intro

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Jul 12, 2021 21:47:38   #
arobi44 Loc: Delaware
 
Thanks. I'm about an hour (considering traffic) away. Might give a call.

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Jul 12, 2021 21:59:57   #
BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten
 
I used these folks a couple years ago for Sony camera repair and was very satisfied. Perhaps a phone call to them would be helpfull:
https://www.precisioncamera.com/

Also, Midwest camera repair in Wyandotte, Mi. Helped me on a couple of vintage lenses.
Best of luck whatever you do and let us know how it turns out.

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Jul 12, 2021 22:03:27   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
arobi44 wrote:
I have one from a California shop for $295 parts and $150 labor. Can get an excellent used copy from mbps for $459. Probably looking in the mbp direction.

For $14, I myself would go with a replacement then.
The quote probably doesn't include possible unforeseen additional parts.
But you need to decide.....

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Jul 12, 2021 22:45:50   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Look at the cost of new or used for the same lens. My quick search makes it seem like about $420 used. An estimate that approaches $300 is probably the repair vs buy another decision point. Factor in the shipping and insurance costs in the repair option.

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Jul 13, 2021 07:33:32   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Ava'sPapa wrote:
If the lens won't focus on either camera, I'd be willing to bet the problem is with the lens and not the camera. I would take it to a Best Buy or a local camera shop and try (and buy, if that's your preference) a new lens and then if you wanted to go used, I would go to Robert's or MPB. Good luck and I'll bet it's the lens. Let us know.


Um, he already said the problem was the lens.

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Jul 13, 2021 07:36:51   #
rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA
 
arobi44 wrote:
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan
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KEH does lens repair. They have fixed rates. Get an estimate from them; they do good work in my experience.

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Jul 13, 2021 07:40:49   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
arobi44 wrote:
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan
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I dropped my A77 ll, sent it to Precision Camera in Enffield Connecticut. Had to replace the in camera focus slider.
$450.00 to repair. Repair took 1 month. Really great customer service contact agents. Camera came back like new.

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Jul 13, 2021 07:44:03   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
arobi44 wrote:
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan
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Midwest camera repair.
http://midwestcamera.com/

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Jul 13, 2021 07:57:44   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
arobi44 wrote:
It finally happened. I dropped my Sony a6000 with a Sony 4/18-105 lens attached while taking photos of Granddaughter at a softball tournament. I didn't believe it hit too hard from about 18" to the ground. I guess it did since it will no longer focus. I tried it on my Sony a6600 with the same result, so it is the lens not the camera. I bought it used from a UHHer about 3 years ago. Great walk-around for trips. Should I try to have it repaired, or just look for a replacement? If repaired -- with whom? I'm in Delaware. No warranty since it was purchased from an individual.

Thanks in advance.

Alan
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Just curious, have you tried a couple of other lens on your A6000 camera to make sure it is working correctly also? Sorry for your loss & good luck with your purchase.

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