Repairs for Sony camera and lens that I dropped: I own a Sony A6400 and OSS lens 3.5-5.6/18-135 that I dropped and now it doesn’t seem to focus properly. I looked up a few repair shops...

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I own a Sony A6400 and OSS lens 3.5-5.6/18-135 that I dropped and now it doesn’t seem to focus properly. I looked up a few repair shops and it may cost upwards of $500 to repair. If you have used someone to repair your Sony gear, who would you recommend? Thank you in advance!

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GrandmaG wrote:

I own a Sony A6400 and OSS lens 3.5-5.6/18-135 that I dropped and now it doesn’t seem to focus properly. I looked up a few repair shops and it may cost upwards of $500 to repair. If you have used someone to repair your Sony gear, who would you recommend? Thank you in advance!

That lens is a disposable, so just replace it.

Since the focus system within the body has zero moving parts and no alignment issues, odds are really excellent that just replacing only the lens should be a complete repair if focusing is the only area harmed by the fall.

BTW the older 18-55 OIS kit lens is far less fragile cuz its not collapsible and its not PZ. Acoarst, if you dont drop it, the PZ is great.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Thank you for that. My lens does not have PZ. The first one I had did but this one does not. I looked up the cost of replacing the lens and it is $648. The 18-105 f/4 is $548. My other option is a prime lens or the 16-50 kit lens. Thoughts?

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

Call these guys first to consult then maybe to repair: https://www.videoonerepair.com/sony-camera/alpha-a6400/

Also check eBay for used lens at reasonable price and even camera body. I've been pretty fortunate in buying cameras and lenses there.

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GrandmaG wrote:

Thank you for that. My lens does not have PZ. The first one I had did but this one does not. I looked up the cost of replacing the lens and it is $648. The 18-105 f/4 is $548. My other option is a prime lens or the 16-50 kit lens. Thoughts?

Sorry I misread your lens spec. That is a more valuable lens. But I suspect the "replacement" prices you quoted are actually for brand new ? Therefor they would not be replacement but *renewal* prices. Replacement is when used replaces used. Check KEH for *replacement*. Cost is about $350.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Yes, that was the new price. Actually, KEH has it for $284 (bargain price) up to $382 for like new So. I think that is the answer. Way cheaper than sending it for repair. Thanks!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Recent sales on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=sony+lens+3.5-5.6%2F18-135+lens&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

Put your broken one on eBay - "For Parts."

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

GrandmaG wrote:

I own a Sony A6400 and OSS lens 3.5-5.6/18-135 that I dropped and now it doesn’t seem to focus properly. I looked up a few repair shops and it may cost upwards of $500 to repair. If you have used someone to repair your Sony gear, who would you recommend? Thank you in advance!

I have someone in GA who does a;; my repairs iF you're interested?

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

GrandmaG wrote:

I own a Sony A6400 and OSS lens 3.5-5.6/18-135 that I dropped and now it doesn’t seem to focus properly. I looked up a few repair shops and it may cost upwards of $500 to repair. If you have used someone to repair your Sony gear, who would you recommend? Thank you in advance!

midwestcamera.com

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jerryc41 wrote:

Recent sales on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=sony+lens+3.5-5.6%2F18-135+lens&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

Put your broken one on eBay - "For Parts."

Sure. Ebay is a huge market for repair parts for items that arent worth the labor involved in repairing them.

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

jerryc41 wrote:

Recent sales on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=sony+lens+3.5-5.6%2F18-135+lens&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1

Put your broken one on eBay - "For Parts."

So the hill and river folk agree!

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

That’s actually a good idea. Thanks! I ordered a “Like New-“ lens from KEH

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

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Sure. Ebay is a huge market for repair parts for items that arent worth the labor involved in repairing them.

Buying an entire broken component is probably less expensive that buying a single part from the manufacturer - if they are even willing to sell it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GrandmaG wrote:

That’s actually a good idea. Thanks! I ordered a “Like New-“ lens from KEH

KEH and MPB are very good sources of "like new" gear.

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

GrandmaG wrote:

That’s actually a good idea. Thanks! I ordered a “Like New-“ lens from KEH

Problem solved! Great-Grandpa Glenn