ROUGH ZOOM MOVEMENT

[reddguy33]

I HAVE A EF 28-70 2.8 AND THE MOVEMENT OF THE ZOOM IS REALLY ROUGH I PURCHASED THIS LENS USED, BUT THE LENS WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF MY EQUIPMENT SO I CAN'T SEE WHY IT IS DOING THIS. I HESITATE TO SEND IT IN FOR REPAIR FOR FEAR THAT IT WILL HAVE TO GO TO SOME GOD FORSAKIN NEVERLAND FOR 8-12 WEEKS OR SOME OTHER CRAZY NUMBER. ANY INFO OR HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

THANKS

[RichardtheSane]

Maybe it has got some dust or sand inside the mechanism, does it have that gritty sand feel?

If so get it professionally cleaned by canon. Sand can be a killer!

(could also please not type in caps, hard on the eyes :) )

[reddguy33]

Sorry about the CAPS, yes it does feel grity. Ihave never had it near the beach but did assume it needed a good cleaning, is this something I can do myself or do really have to send it out?

Thanks so much for your reply.