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Lens Service Repair

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Posted by Michael J Greene, on February 29, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I have an older Canon 24-70 F/2.8 L series lens that I would like to get calibrated. Unfortunately, Canon no longer offers any service for this lens since they stopped making parts for it in 2009. Does anyone have any suggestions about where I can send it?
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM
KEH has a great new repair service: I bet they can do it for you. They will work on almost any camer or lens, they said - surely an older Canon.
Good luck -

Sandy
Posted by John Mumaw on February 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM
If you're using a 5DII camera, you perform the calibration yourself, Michael.
I also wonder what parts are needed to perform a simple lens calibration. :confused:
Posted by Michael J Greene, on March 1, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Thanks Sandy and John. I appreciate the feedback. John, I think once Canon stops making parts for a lens they just won't service it at all.
Posted by Phil Pogledich on March 1, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Isn't Canon still selling this lens, even with the replacement just announced? I can't believe that they won't service it (and ditto John's comment). Sometimes Canon really annoys me...

Sorry I can't help with your question, but I'd be interested if you find a good solution.
Posted by Peyton Hale on March 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I'm guessing he meant the 28-70L rather than the 24-70L? Id also like to hear a ball park price quote for such a service (I know microadjust is helpful, but its not the means to an end if there is an issue with the lens.