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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: Ellis Vener on March 29, 2012, 09:18:08 pm

Title: Canon lens repairs
Post by: Ellis Vener on March 29, 2012, 09:18:08 pm

Hi,
I have just acquired an otherwise mint condition Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L that needs work: a possible spot of fungus on the edge of the rear element and the AF/MF  switch isn't working (stuck in AF mode). The lens was apparently used and stored for a couple of years before it was sold.

Anyone have an idea of repair costs in the USA?

Title: Re: Canon lens repairs
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on March 30, 2012, 01:36:19 am

Quote from: Ellis Vener on March 29, 2012, 09:18:08 pm

Hi,
I have just acquired an otherwise mint condition Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L that needs work: a possible spot of fungus on the edge of the rear element and the AF/MF  switch isn't working (stuck in AF mode). The lens was apparently used and stored for a couple of years before it was sold.

Anyone have an idea of repair costs in the USA?

I recently sent my 85L II to Canon Service Centre in Irvine for a thorough overhaul.  They sent me a quote of $189 for the job.  The amount includes a 30% discount since I am a CPS Gold level member.

Title: Re: Canon lens repairs
Post by: marcmccalmont on March 30, 2012, 04:52:28 am

Or try John at focal point
http://www.focalpointlens.com/fp_intro.html
Marc

Title: Re: Canon lens repairs
Post by: Ellis Vener on March 30, 2012, 12:54:37 pm

Thank you Rajan and marc! Time to re-up at CPS!