Canon Macro lens "stuck"
Oct 31, 2018 11:16:45 #
OzarkGuy
Loc: Southwest Missouri
I'm not sure anyone will suggest a hammer as an apropreate tool for lens work. Where did you find a Canon 100mm f2.8 hammer???
Just joshing. Some time you just have to try the unthinkable. Happy for your good luck.
Just joshing. Some time you just have to try the unthinkable. Happy for your good luck.
Oct 31, 2018 11:35:28 #
I have that same lens and I love it. I'll keep a hammer handy in case it ever gets stuck.
Oct 31, 2018 16:31:57 #
I purchased a Sigma 180mm macro lens for my Nikons under almost identical circumstances... the seller was upfront about the focus getting stuck at infinity and being difficult to get to come down to focus at a nearer distance. I thought that because the price was sort-of right I'd take the chance, buy the lens and send it to Sigma for repair, all of which I did. The bad news came when they received the lens and without opening it at all declared it unrepairable (irreparable ?) since it was obsolete, sent it back on their dime and offered me 25% off a new model replacement if I ordered it within 30 days (IIRC). While I was ok with the $$ I spent on the older lens, I wasn't ready to pony up another $1,100 for a new replacement. Long story short, I've been licking my wounds ever since and debating with myself over the next step.... I don't generally think "percussive maintenance" when it comes to photographic equipment, but after reading your post I'm tempted to try a bit of shock therapy (kinetic, not electric) myself... I just need to build up the nerve.
Oct 31, 2018 16:59:56 #
schaut wrote:
Recently bought a Canon 100mm f2.8 usm macro lens ... (show quote)
Now you're a graduate of the BFH Institute of Technology!
Oct 31, 2018 18:53:16 #
If I tried it on a stuck lens I would probably end up with a paper weight or a door stop depending on the size.
Oct 31, 2018 20:16:28 #
Sigma is good at declaring a lens irreparable. Years ago I purchased a canon film camera and received a Sigma lens as part of the
kit. It failed in short order and Sigma blew me off. The authorized Canon dealer tap danced around until the warranty was up and I in frustration wrote to Canon USA. They replied at once and replaced the failed Sigma with a much superior Canon lens. I was happy to
learn a lesson whose only cost was frustration and delay. Needless to say Sigma is not a name I recommend.
kit. It failed in short order and Sigma blew me off. The authorized Canon dealer tap danced around until the warranty was up and I in frustration wrote to Canon USA. They replied at once and replaced the failed Sigma with a much superior Canon lens. I was happy to
learn a lesson whose only cost was frustration and delay. Needless to say Sigma is not a name I recommend.
Oct 31, 2018 20:51:33 #
Oct 31, 2018 21:16:59 #
Toment wrote:
Well, I believe in duct tape myself 😜
Hanging a 600 F4 off the front of the body using duct tape is a little precarious :)
Oct 31, 2018 23:09:55 #
Just start with a light tap and work up to a reasonable firm (non-destructive) whack! Use the rubber handle end of a hammer or a rubber mallet. If i had had a rubber mallet handy i would have tried that, but this revelation came so suddenly, i had to grab the nearest thing: my hammer!
Nov 1, 2018 09:17:01 #
Ratskinner wrote:
Sigma is good at declaring a lens irreparable. Yea... (show quote)
I think you were very fortunate. Why on earth would anyone write to Canon to have them replace a Sigma lens?
Dennis
Nov 1, 2018 20:02:47 #
Nov 3, 2018 01:07:38 #
[quote=Ratskinner]Because it came with a Canon camera as part of a kit.
Sorry but it still makes no sense to me but a commend you on your good fortune.
Dennis
Sorry but it still makes no sense to me but a commend you on your good fortune.
Dennis
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