Canon 24-105 f4L MkI Red Ring Broke
Nov 9, 2018 06:10:00 #
While I was placing my lens in my camera bag, I noticed the red ring moved and was surprised. Upon closer inspection the ring is actually broken. Any suggestions for repair or replacement? Thanks, Gary
Nov 9, 2018 06:45:23 #
If, as I suspect, it is only there to make the lens look good and has no effect on the lens's function or weather sealing, why repair it? If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Nov 9, 2018 07:10:11 #
Nov 9, 2018 07:41:52 #
gwong1 wrote:
While I was placing my lens in my camera bag, I noticed the red ring moved and was surprised. Upon closer inspection the ring is actually broken. Any suggestions for repair or replacement? Thanks, Gary
The red ring is a trim piece. It rides directly against the focus ring and may act as a spacer to prevent the ring from moving forward, although, I doubt it. The focus ring is most likely restrained internally. If it is only broken in one place I wouldn't worry about it. If a chunk is missing then you might want to be concerned about dirt getting in under the focus ring. If missing completely both dirt and possible focus ring movement would be concerns.
If you decide it needs repair your best bet, IMO, would be to send it to Canon.
Nov 9, 2018 08:35:55 #
Nov 9, 2018 08:39:15 #
Nov 9, 2018 09:00:45 #
Thank you Peter. I realize it has not function other than to distinguish an L from a non-L lens, but it is keeping my equipment in good condition, similar to maintenance to you car. Gary
Nov 9, 2018 09:01:52 #
Thank you Longshadow. I realize it has not function other than to distinguish an L from a non-L lens, but it is keeping my equipment in good condition, similar to maintenance to you car. Gary
Nov 9, 2018 09:02:36 #
Thank you LFingar. I realize it has not function other than to distinguish an L from a non-L lens, but it is keeping my equipment in good condition, similar to maintenance to you car. Gary
Nov 9, 2018 09:03:21 #
Nov 9, 2018 09:05:06 #
Thank you Bill. I purchased used from a fellow Hog and only have $450 in it. It works and functions great, does have the lens creep, but other than the red ring seems perfectly fine. I will have to consider my options. Gary
Nov 9, 2018 09:30:36 #
If the "red ring" represents a "high end" lens, I would consider not having it a "camouflage".
Nov 10, 2018 05:28:37 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
Mine also left me, as they dry up and crack after a few years. they have no effect on the lens, it is for letting someone know you are a Canon 'L' user.
Nov 10, 2018 06:38:06 #
gwong1 wrote:
While I was placing my lens in my camera bag, I noticed the red ring moved and was surprised. Upon closer inspection the ring is actually broken. Any suggestions for repair or replacement? Thanks, Gary
I would send it in for an estimate. Most likely way less to fix than buy new lens.
I have never heard of one failing but if hit just right I guess so.
I would not leave it as is though for personal reason that it might cause another failure by not being tight or who knows what.
If all else is just fine again should be a relatively cheap fix way below a new lens and odds are the lens will be refurbished by Canon while in the shop and for me that would be well worth the cost.
Nov 10, 2018 08:02:56 #
gwong1 wrote:
While I was placing my lens in my camera bag, I noticed the red ring moved and was surprised. Upon closer inspection the ring is actually broken. Any suggestions for repair or replacement? Thanks, Gary
Same thing happened to me. Small drop of super glue fixed.
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