Crack broken canon lens......

haagen_dazs · 30th March 2006

Do you guys happen to know how much does it cost to repair and recalibrate a broken canon lens?

Broken as in - the 70-200L 2.8 body seperated into 2 halves exposing the wiring and metal o rings, usm motor and stuff like that.
glass all intact. middle barren cracked up but replacing it shouldnt be a problem if there are parts.

do you know if canon would repair such equipment?
thanks ahead for your valuable input.

Snoweagle · 30th March 2006

Originally Posted by haagen_dazs

Do you guys happen to know how much does it cost to repair and recalibrate a broken canon lens?

Broken as in - the 70-200L 2.8 body seperated into 2 halves exposing the wiring and metal o rings, usm motor and stuff like that.
glass all intact. middle barren cracked up but replacing it shouldnt be a problem if there are parts.

do you know if canon would repair such equipment?
thanks ahead for your valuable input.

Wah...in the case, might as well buy a new one.

Garion · 30th March 2006

Omg.

Sounds quite bad dude. Is the motor and stuff damaged? Glass scratched? Best is send it to Canon Singapore Service Centre for damage assessment. Probably run into few hundreds, if not more. Be mentally prepared.

user12343 · 30th March 2006

OUCH...sorry to hear that.

srisaro · 30th March 2006

sounds really bad impac.. from optics perpective, suggest to go for a new one..

Snoweagle · 30th March 2006

Originally Posted by srisaro

sounds really bad impac.. from optics perpective, suggest to go for a new one..

Agree, as said earlier. Cos repairs may well go over $1K. Get a new one better.

henkee · 30th March 2006

Originally Posted by haagen_dazs

the 70-200L 2.8 body seperated into 2 halves

waahhh what happened??? how come steel body can be seperated into 2???

someone chainsaw it??? mind sharing the story behind it???

Snoweagle · 30th March 2006

Seems like it's taken a rather bad impact.

AReality · 30th March 2006

Who did u smash with it?

.

mk4000 · 30th March 2006

Man, You must be damm rich....treat you lens like a toy!!

Snoweagle · 30th March 2006

If that was me, i'd

Hobbesyeo · 30th March 2006

wah lao eh.. I feel your pain.

hazmee · 30th March 2006

Is the glass or the USM motor broken?

The USM motor would probably cost you around S$100~S$120 and service charge would be around S$160-S$180. If the glass is scratched or cracked, might as well a new one. Hope that helps.

Cheers
Hazmee

medallion · 30th March 2006

I tink get new one bahz...

sehsuan · 30th March 2006

Haagen Daaz,

You are with the lens back in USA, right? If you need to, I'll scour for you the location of the nearest CPS servicing center for you.

+evenstar · 30th March 2006

Originally Posted by mk4000

Man, You must be damm rich....treat you lens like a toy!!

don't jump to conclusions

Snoweagle · 30th March 2006

Originally Posted by +evenstar

don't jump to conclusions

Correct, sometimes it's really an accident cos no one would really do this to a $2K+ lens.

sehsuan · 30th March 2006

Is NJ within your reach?

http://www.sportsshooter.com/message...html?tid=17864

Stoned · 30th March 2006

The USM motor should set you back about 400$, at least that's what it cost me to replace a HSM motor the last time i busted one. the barrel should be about 300-500 to replace completely. I would really suggest getting another one cos sometimes, even after you repair it, there are problems.

szekiat · 31st March 2006

i've had quotes over here in the uk for about 400 pounds for a USM change. If you're thinking of picking one off ebay/net to fix, i think its a better idea to buy a new one. If it is indeed your lens, i hope its covered under insurance. Mine is all under my housing and covers damage from accidents as well..

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haagen_dazs Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New YorkNew JerseyBoston Posts: 1,074	Crack broken canon lens...... Do you guys happen to know how much does it cost to repair and recalibrate a broken canon lens? Broken as in - the 70-200L 2.8 body seperated into 2 halves exposing the wiring and metal o rings, usm motor and stuff like that. glass all intact. middle barren cracked up but replacing it shouldnt be a problem if there are parts. do you know if canon would repair such equipment? thanks ahead for your valuable input. __________________ Regards, Mark Pang www.markpangphotography.com

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Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,581	Re: Crack broken canon lens...... Omg. Sounds quite bad dude. Is the motor and stuff damaged? Glass scratched? Best is send it to Canon Singapore Service Centre for damage assessment. Probably run into few hundreds, if not more. Be mentally prepared. __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

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user12343 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 505	Re: Crack broken canon lens...... OUCH...sorry to hear that.

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hazmee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Teban Gardens Posts: 2,638	Re: Crack broken canon lens...... Is the glass or the USM motor broken? The USM motor would probably cost you around S$100~S$120 and service charge would be around S$160-S$180. If the glass is scratched or cracked, might as well a new one. Hope that helps. Cheers Hazmee __________________ The hideout // My flickr page

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Stoned Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Changi Posts: 4,376	Re: Crack broken canon lens...... The USM motor should set you back about 400$, at least that's what it cost me to replace a HSM motor the last time i busted one. the barrel should be about 300-500 to replace completely. I would really suggest getting another one cos sometimes, even after you repair it, there are problems. __________________ My Personal Folio (of random events and things)

31st March 2006	#20
szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: Crack broken canon lens...... i've had quotes over here in the uk for about 400 pounds for a USM change. If you're thinking of picking one off ebay/net to fix, i think its a better idea to buy a new one. If it is indeed your lens, i hope its covered under insurance. Mine is all under my housing and covers damage from accidents as well..