zoti Senior Member 275 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX More info | Oct 31, 2006 17:30 | #1 I just got a used 28-105 3.5-4.5 lens. It's about 3 years old and seems to be loose at the focus ring.
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saravrose "I quit smoking dope"  9,562 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there More info | Oct 31, 2006 17:32 | #2 zoti wrote in post #2197466  I just got a used 28-105 3.5-4.5 lens. It's about 3 years old and seems to be loose at the focus ring. I'm trying to figure out if a screw inside is loose or a part broken. Does anyone have taking apart instructions? I already went to: http://www.photoscene.com/sw/tour/inside.htm but it's not enough info regarding taking it apart.can't say i've ever been tempted to take apart glass... maybe send it to canon for servicing... Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip
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Oct 31, 2006 17:52 | #3 I'm not afraid. If it's something small it sure beats the canon charge.
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Keiffer Goldmember  2,259 posts Joined May 2005 Location: Orlando Fl. More info | Oct 31, 2006 18:06 | #4 There's probably not enough info in most places because they don't want to encourage people to take their lens apart.
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Oct 31, 2006 19:40 | #5 I've found the problem. It's the same as in the link in my first post. one of the plastic tabs is broken. I'm going to try and glue it back on.
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saravrose "I quit smoking dope" 9,562 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there More info | Oct 31, 2006 19:43 | #6 zoti wrote in post #2198000 I've found the problem. It's the same as in the link in my first post. one of the plastic tabs is broken. I'm going to try and glue it back on. Anyone knows where I can get replacement parts for this lens? Does canon sell them? oh darlin' please don't take this the wrong way but.. don't go jimmy-rigging your glass together... get it repaired correctly you will regret it if you don't... Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip
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Oct 31, 2006 19:53 | #7 I think I can handle it. It's not a big problem and will hold until I get a replacement part.
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Oct 31, 2006 21:32 | #8 I fixed it. Took the lens apart (not that hard) and glued that plastic tab back with some reinforcement. It's not moving at all now.
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