Cannot remove my Tamron 18-270 lens from my D7000
Aug 2, 2016 16:00:56 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
No secondary insurance, just warranties. Most likely will have to pay Nikon to remove the lens unless Cameta's tech dept can do it. From all the comments, this looks to be an issue with the lens and I'm holding Tamron responsible for that.
Aug 2, 2016 16:20:14 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
No secondary insurance, just warranties. Most likely will have to pay Nikon to remove the lens unless Cameta's tech dept can do it. From all the comments, this looks to be an issue with the lens and I'm holding Tamron responsible for that.
One question: How old is the lens?
Aug 2, 2016 16:47:45 #
Aug 2, 2016 17:21:21 #
Unclewiggley wrote:
I just took off my Tamron 18-270 from my Canon 60D and there are 4 screws on the track that if they come loose could probably stick the lens when turning it to get it off the camera. I hope you have good luck with whoever you have take it off.
If you could send the OP a picture of the mount end of your Tamron and he has or can get a large magnet, he may be able to align the magnet on the right point of the lens to try and pull the screw back into the lens far enough to remove it. Probably will need to do trial and error because it could be anyone of the 4. However, this should be tried with the lens pointed down (to let gravity help with this). And he may be able to figure which mount screw it is since he mentioned he can move it 1/4 of the way...just a thought.
Aug 2, 2016 18:14:13 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
The lens can't be removed from the body so this really isn't an option. Also if the screw is stainless as most are, then a magnet really won't help. Plus the distance from the ring to the lens is probably around 4" so nothins short of a magnet from an MRI machine would be strong enough. In any case, the camera and lens are on the way to Cameta. I trust them as I have bought all my cameras, lenses and flashes from them and they offered to help take care of this.
The real lesson I'm taking away is that every few months, I should/will take a jeweler's screwdriver and make sure the screws on the lens mounts are all tight and flush to the ring.
The real lesson I'm taking away is that every few months, I should/will take a jeweler's screwdriver and make sure the screws on the lens mounts are all tight and flush to the ring.
Aug 2, 2016 18:36:22 #
I read this the other day, now Im remembering a thread here someplace on the HOG, The guy had the same problem he found an itty bitty screw on the side of the lens. He tightened it and the lens came off no problems. so Dont know if it was the same lens as you have but , its worth a shot to check.
Aug 2, 2016 19:00:00 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Thanks, but everything has been shipped to Cameta. I did a look-around before it went out. The only things that the Tamron has on the side of the lens are AF/MF and VR switches. Otherwise I have to assume the culprit is buried in the mounting ring but since it could not be removed, no way to be sure.
Once I get the final diagnosis so it can be shared with others. I looked at other lenses (Nikon and Rokinon) and they all have some kind of screw mechanism to attach the ring to the lens body so it most likely the same for the Tamron
Once I get the final diagnosis so it can be shared with others. I looked at other lenses (Nikon and Rokinon) and they all have some kind of screw mechanism to attach the ring to the lens body so it most likely the same for the Tamron
Aug 2, 2016 21:11:52 #
That sounds like it, those screws do sometimes loosen and as Jerry said we need to put this on our maintenance checklist. That way we can keep our wallets in our pocket and fix the problem before it happens, good luck I will be interested in how this works out.
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
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A small screw on the lens has worked loose into the track of which it rides on your camera body. It will need to be forced off no matter who does the work as there is no way to get inside to it. Once it is forced off, should there be damage to the track, it may need to be replaced; maybe not ! If you force it off yourself, you may get by without spending any money. If someone else does it for you, you will need to get out your checkbook !
A small screw on the lens has worked loose into the track of which it rides on your camera body. It will need to be forced off no matter who does the work as there is no way to get inside to it. Once it is forced off, should there be damage to the track, it may need to be replaced; maybe not ! If you force it off yourself, you may get by without spending any money. If someone else does it for you, you will need to get out your checkbook !
Aug 2, 2016 21:27:51 #
It's definitely a good idea to check the mounting flange screws. If they come loose and you don't catch it in time then you may be, well, screwed.
Aug 3, 2016 15:05:44 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Just got a call from Chris at Cameta. They were able to get the lens off (lots of wiggling but it did unlock from the body). Seems there is a spring-loaded tab that is used to set the aperture, however the mechanism is not working (spring may be damaged or missing) and so the tab was not disengaging. We all thought it might be a loose screw on the ring, but this was even a weirder problem
In any case, Cameta is sending the lens to Tamron to get it fixed. In fairness, Cameta has never seen this type of problem but Chris said that Tamron does excellent repairs to their lenses.
So for now, just have my cellphone camera and wife's Sony point and shoot. Luckily no big travel plans until Xmas so everything is looking up.
Again thanks to you all for your suggestions but even if I had gotten the lens off, there's no way I could have fixed this problem.
In any case, Cameta is sending the lens to Tamron to get it fixed. In fairness, Cameta has never seen this type of problem but Chris said that Tamron does excellent repairs to their lenses.
So for now, just have my cellphone camera and wife's Sony point and shoot. Luckily no big travel plans until Xmas so everything is looking up.
Again thanks to you all for your suggestions but even if I had gotten the lens off, there's no way I could have fixed this problem.
Aug 3, 2016 15:09:21 #
Aug 3, 2016 15:21:05 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Just got a call from Chris at Cameta. They were a... (show quote)
Good to hear. I take it no damage to the camera body, hopefully. Weird things happen all the time.
Aug 3, 2016 15:29:35 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Cameta put another lens onto the body and no problems. AF, exposure, all worked fine. Biggest fear was if they could not get off the lens, the repair bill from Nikon would be close to the value of the D7000. So far, my only cost has been shipping it the store and whatever Tamron might want to charge. However since the lens is under warranty, I doubt they will want me to pay for a repair and also Cameta is a big reseller for them and they are handling this.
Aug 3, 2016 15:39:10 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Just got a call from Chris at Cameta. They were a... (show quote)
Great! With all the activity on this thread, I figured I'd hear the final result before it ended. Now, of course, you'll have to make a new post.
"What Should I Buy While My Camera's Being Repaired?"
Aug 3, 2016 15:47:34 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
I've been eying a full frame Nikon, but that's more of a long-range plan than something I'd do soon (although I'm sure Cameta would be more than willing to help my select a new Nikon like a 500 or 610). So for now, just going to have to sit tight and wait to get everything back. Hopefully not more than 2 wks but who knows?
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